MEPLAW enjoys an extensive experience and knowledge in the transportation sector either by sea, air or road. The firm also deals with trade law with particular focus on international sale of goods. Our lawyers efficiently advice players of the transport and logistic industry, in particular ship-owners, charterers, ship agents, freight forward companies, insurance companies, P&I clubs, terminal and logistic operators, port authorities and shipyards.
Throughout the Yachting division, the firm offers tax and legal services to all operators of the Yacht and Mega-Yacht sector.
The Maritime Law and Transportation Department provides the following services:
• International trade (C.I.F., F.O.B. and other Incoterms contracts)
• Sale and purchase of ships
• Bill of Lading and Charter Party
• Forwarding contracts
• Litigation and arbitration
• Environment and energy
• Carriage of goods by rail, by road and multimodal transport
• Logistic and port
• Carriage of passengers
• Marine causalities and arrest of ships
• Insurance and reinsurance
The Yachting Division provides the following services:
• Sale and purchase of yacht and refitting
• Registering and reflagging procedures
• Collisions and marine liabilities
• Ownership structure
• Leasing and financing contract
• Charter and management of yachts
Department Chief: Avv. Lorenzo Macchi – Founding Partner