Led by Tim Reynolds, a solicitor with over 40 years’ experience in marine and maritime law, the team advises on all aspects of yacht and marine matters, including purchase, sale, operation, contracts and VAT status.
Specialist support is provided on drafting and reviewing agreements designed to reduce risk and prevent disputes, alongside advice on complex issues such as defective builds, repairs, collisions, salvage, marina disputes and uninsured losses.
Clients include vessel owners, purchasers, shipyards and suppliers in the UK and internationally. Where possible, disputes are resolved through negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
We work with trusted Marine Experts, Insurers, Foreign Based Law Firms and other Specialists both in the UK and elsewhere as required.
We are committed to, wherever possible, achieving resolution of disputes through informed negotiation, Mediation or Arbitration. We endeavour to resolve matters swiftly, amicably and to the best of our abilities, whatever the sums involved.
Led by Tim Reynolds, our Maritime Team has over 40 years of specialist experience. Tim is a leading expert in marine law as recognised by Legal 500.
Our team of qualified, friendly and professional solicitors have over four decades of experience, allowing us to enable and assist you in achieving your goals.
With 5-star reviews across multiple platforms, we have a history of success. You can trust us to help you achieve the result you’re looking for.
Your initial consultation is completely free. We will listen to your case providing helpful insights based on practical experience as to what the best approach will likely be in order to achieve the best practical outcome.
Tim Reynolds was shortlisted for Lawyer of the Year following successful rejection of a superyacht and recovery of damages through Arbitration. The vessel had been sold in an incomplete state, causing serious faults throughout its systems. Despite repeated warranty work, it ultimately became unusable.
We served Notice of Rejection and instructed Experts who identified the cause of the problems. When the claims were resisted, we pursued Arbitration Proceedings and, following a lengthy Final Hearing, the claims were upheld.
Outcome: Our client recovered more than £2.5m, including damages, interest and legal costs.
Acting for vessel owners, we successfully negotiated the re-purchase of an allegedly defective new build vessel following a lengthy dispute.
The matter involved the appointment of Experts to identify the scope and extent of latent defects within the vessel’s structure.
Outcome: The dispute concluded with the vessel being repurchased by the Suppliers and recovery for the owners in excess of £1m.
We successfully pursued a claim for losses on behalf of owners following the unauthorised removal of a vessel from a safe mooring by a Marine Operator and its subsequent theft and loss. Claims were advanced on the basis of conversion and breach of contract.
Outcome: The claim was successfully resolved, securing recovery for the owners in respect of their losses.
Acting for prospective purchasers, we successfully completed the purchase of a large sailing yacht based offshore. The transaction required a complex understanding of registration and EU tax requirements, together with the instruction of local Professionals to advise and assist in establishing clear, unencumbered title and EU VAT paid status.
Outcome: The purchase was completed successfully, with clear title established and the vessel appropriately re-registered.
We take pride in the work we do and strive to deliver the best possible results for all our clients. Take a look below to see what our other clients are saying about us.
Simon Constance
Tim Reynolds acted on our behalf in a very complicated marine case. We were very satisfied with the advice and service that Tim and his colleagues provided over a long period of time and ultimately with the result achieved.
Andrew Uter
An outstanding service from start to finish. Tim guided us safely and confidently through our first motor yacht purchase – a Swift Trawler 44 – and the Part I registration process, removing complexity at every stage. Tim also efficiently coordinated the survey arrangements, ensuring everything progressed smoothly.
Lydia Hirst
Tim Reynolds is a total badass if someone messes with your boat get Tim.
