Confidently Navigate Maritime Law with Our Expert Support.
Led by Tim Reynolds, a solicitor and former boatbuilder with over 40 years’ experience, our team provides clear, practical legal advice on every aspect of acquiring, owning, operating and selling leisure vessels. Whether for inland waterway, coastal or deep ocean usage we help clients navigate any complex legal, contractual and regulatory issues which arise with confidence.
Tim’s practical marine background and regular involvement in Yacht construction and refit projects enables us to provide advice that is practical, commercial, and grounded in real-world understanding, and to prepare comprehensive individualised build contracts specifically addressing commissioning owners’ needs for security and certainty of outcome.
We are pleased to be on the RYA panel of approved legal advisers and regularly advise sailing clubs, marine leisure organisations, class associations and marine charities on consumer law and operational matters.
Our specialist expertise in common law, riparian rights, and manorial rights as they relate to the use and enjoyment of waterside properties includes advising on the rights and obligations associated with private and public moorings, foreshore development, and coastal access.
Our Approach
When disputes arise, we work closely with trusted and proven marine experts, insurers and other specialist advisers where required.
We provide straightforward guidance and seek to resolve issues swiftly and amicably, to our clients’ best advantage, through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration whenever possible.
Whatever your matter involves, we deliver clear, jargon-free practical solutions and advice tailored to your circumstances.
Contact us today for specialised, industry-focused legal advice. Fill out the form below or Call Us directly to discuss how we can support your needs.
Areas of expertise
Our team are experienced in a wide range of maritime law issues which include:
- Buying or selling boats - including inland craft and narrowboats
- Vessel registration, ownership and title issues
- Resolving disputes involving defective vessels, repairs, refits or rebuilds
- Drafting and reviewing construction, reconstruction and refit agreements
- Insurance claims - disputes and settlements
- Berthing rights and mooring arrangements
- Collision, salvage and recovery dispute
- Environmental and regulatory compliance, including RCD & related requirements
- Property related seabed, foreshore and Watercourse ownership and rights issues
