In addition to advising on all aspects of disputes arising from yacht construction and operations undertaken by owners, suppliers, yards and marinas in the region, our Antibes hub complements the strengths of our Paris office in naval architect construction disputes and court-led investigations.

Members of our team combine on-the-ground knowledge of the expanding local market with cross-border and multi-jurisdictional experience. This unique blend enables us to deliver tailored advice that meets the needs of yacht owners, shipyards, and service providers operating in one of the world’s most dynamic maritime regions.

As demand for luxury vessels and related services continues to grow, the establishment of a presence in Antibes reflects our commitment to supporting clients in the Mediterranean with responsive, high-quality solutions.

Singapore has established a unique position as a leader in international trade and technology and is well-placed as a hub for the Asia-Pacific and Indo-Pacific regions. The office was designated as a key strategic centre for expansion when Penningtons Manches and Thomas Cooper merged in 2019.

Our team is ideally placed to assist clients navigating emerging opportunities and challenges in the region. We leverage our international network and sector knowledge to deliver innovative, commercially focused solutions that meet the demands of an evolving marketplace.

Members of our practice are acknowledged by the leading legal directories which make reference to our growing reputation in the area. Chambers Asia Pacific describes us as a ‘well-established and respected team’ which is ‘very prompt with its responses’ and has ‘great knowledge and experience’. The Legal 500 Asia Pacific notes ‘the very good level of service’ and our ‘impressive regional and wider network and knowledge’.

The core focus of our Piraeus team is on commercial shipping disputes under English law, both wet and dry, backed by a wealth of experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation. We also provide advice and assistance on yacht, super yacht and marine insurance work as well as banking, finance and corporate transactions.

Our office has consistently been ranked highly for shipping litigation by the Legal 500. We have also been recognised by Chambers Europe which describes our team as ‘very easily approachable’ and ‘very experienced’ and highlights our ‘prompt responses, thorough and meticulous review of each case and determination to produce good results’.

From our base in Piraeus, we regularly assist clients across the Mediterranean, the Balkans, Turkey, and the Middle East, ensuring seamless support for multi-jurisdictional matters.

As a global hub for trade and transport, Paris offers unparalleled access to the European maritime market and international arbitration forums. Our presence here reinforces our commitment to serving clients where they need us most.

We have developed a strong reputation for our deep knowledge of French maritime law, advising on all aspects of disputes and transactions relating to ship arrest, maritime carriage, road carriage including CMR and aviation transport, freight forwarding, yachts and super yachts, and general admiralty matters. Members of our Paris team have a strong focus on cross-border and international projects, ensuring clients benefit from local insight combined with global reach.

Our practice has been recognised by the Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa which has made reference to our litigation experience and our success in ‘major decisions regarding cargo seizures’, reflecting our ability to deliver results in technically complex cases.

Our lawyers bring global insight across marine, energy, aviation, transport, insurance, trade law and all types of commercial dispute resolution. Offering a comprehensive range of both contentious and non-contentious services, we act for oil majors, shipowners, mining companies, insurers, banks, traders and energy companies.

We are highly ranked in the latest editions of the leading legal directories. Chambers Europe describes us as the ‘perfect team’, ‘commercially very strong’ and ‘always available’. The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa summarises our services as ‘very professional’ and highlights our team’s ‘extensive knowledge of maritime matters, so you feel very secure when you entrust them with a matter’.

Through our association with Mattos Engelberg, a leading Brazilian law firm, we are assisting an increasing number of businesses in South and Central Latin America, from Mexico to Chile, on all areas of shipping law.