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LA Marine is Lester Aldridge’s specialist marine law team, advising clients across a wide range of industries including ship owners and operators, insurers, logistics, ports and harbour authorities, superyachts, financiers and the leisure marine sector. With over 25 years of experience, our team combines in-depth industry knowledge with a practical, down-to-earth approach.

What We Offer

  • Specialist Marine Lawyers – Our team includes lawyers with backgrounds in international firms, insurers, and in-house roles with extensive experience dedicated to the marine and maritime industry.
  • Strategic Locations – With offices in London and the South Coast and a network of international correspondents, we are well-placed to serve clients in the UK and globally.
  • Comprehensive Support – We collaborate with experts across employment, insolvency, corporate, and planning and environment and property law to provide a full-service solution to all sectors within the marine and maritime industry
  • Commitment to the Industry – As active members of key industry bodies, we stay ahead of sector developments and are keen supporters of marine initiatives and innovations.

Shipping, Logistics & Energy

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LA Marine are experts in this unique field of law. Our maritime lawyers work with clients around the world to provide expert advice to all stakeholders within the shipping industry on charterparty disputes, admiralty claims, sale & purchase, shipbuilding, marine insurance and much more. We work alongside insurers, loss adjusters, brokers, marine surveyors and other industry experts to ensure we understand the complete legal landscape and provide our clients with the best possible service.

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Yachts & Superyachts

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Our niche Yachts and Superyachts team have years of experience in the field and can provide you with the legal expertise you need, both from a personal or business perspective. The wide variety of work handled by our team includes yacht sale and purchase, marine casualties, personal injury and fatalities at sea, prosecutions, arrests and insurance claims.

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Marine Finance

Marine Finance Lawyers

Our experienced finance lawyers provide advice and support to lenders and borrowers alike in relation to finance transactions and projects involving all sectors of the marine industry, from commercial vessels to yachts & superyachts. Our in depth understanding of the needs of all parties to the transaction enables us to provide a seamless and commercially responsive service.

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Ports & Marinas

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Whether you are a port authority, harbour commissioner or marine operator, our Ports and Marinas team have the knowledge, skills, and experience to support you with anything from real estate development to advising on mooring terms and conditions and prosecutions for offences within harbour jurisdiction.

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Workboats

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Our marine lawyers provide a deep understanding of this specialist area of law and will work with you to achieve the best solution to any issues.

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Houseboats & Inland Waterways

Houseboats & Inland Waterways

Whether you are looking to purchase a houseboat or transfer a mooring licence, need advice on inland waterways regulations or have a dispute involving a canal boat, our team of specialist lawyers are here to help.

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Vessel Registrations

Vessel Registration

Our Registrations Team has over 10 years of experience and an excellent working relationship with the UK Ship Registry and other registries within the Red Ensign Group, including Jersey and Guernsey. Whether your vessel is for pleasure or commercial use, we support you through every step of the registration process, removing administrative burdens, reducing risk, and streamlining the overall experience.

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Vessel Registrations

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Testimonials

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The team at Lester Aldridge LLP is a ‘first port of call’ for an array of marine and shipping matters, offering both transactional and contentious expertise. Former practice head Russell Kelly has moved to a consultancy role, and is replaced by the experienced Philippa Langton, based in Southampton, who has a strong background in commercial shipping, focusing on charterparty, marine insurer, and other contractual disputes. Linda Jacques, based in Bournemouth, is another key name to note for her expertise in logistics, arbitration proceedings, and commercial shipping issues. Close quote
Shipping: South East - Top tier
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The responsiveness of the team, their experience in the field and their creativity.Close quote
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The team are often my first port of call in any legal matter. Their combined experience and expertise makes them an obvious choice.Close quote
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The team offers a pragmatic and considered approach in all aspects and provide reassurance that your legal matters will be dealt with with skill and expediency.Close quote
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Lester Aldridge is capable of handling both wet and dry shipping matters. It acts for owners on a range of issues, with a particular focus on superyacht matters, such as collision liability, sale and purchase, and contract negotiations. The firm also maintains a strong maritime personal injury and marine regulation practice. The team's clients include marine insurers, port authorities and yacht owners.Close quote
Shipping: UK-wide
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All the recommendations and advice were careful, timely and effective.Close quote
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Lester Aldridge has an experienced team, which we have confidence we can rely on. We have found the team's service to be prompt and efficient.Close quote
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