James Lawson

James Lawson

Partner

James is listed as a leading individual in Shipping - finance and Shipping - marine within Legal 500.

James specialises in the commercial aspects of the yacht team's work, including new build and refit / repair contracts, sale and purchase agreements, project and yacht management agreements, interior / exterior designer and naval architect agreements and superyacht finance transactions. He also advises on ownership, regulatory, registration, crewing and fiscal issues arising out of the ownership and operation of superyachts. He acts on behalf of owners, yacht brokers, banks, managers, designers, corporate service providers and builders.

He has presented at a number of industry seminars around the world and contributes to leading superyacht publications.


T +44 (0) 207 280 9156
M +44 (0) 7715 376708
F +44 (0) 207 283 1144

Office

London

Practice areas and sectors

Banking and finance , Marine, trade and energy , Wealth management

Work specialisms

  • yachts
  • design and build contracts
  • yacht insurance
  • coverage disputes
  • yacht finance
  • yacht sale and purchase
  • commercial agreements
  • agency and distribution agreements
  • commercial disputes
  • chartering
  • collision
  • salvage
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Affiliations

  • Member of the Law Society

Languages

  • French - conversational
  • German - basic