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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
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.
Learn moreYachts & Superyachts
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.
Learn moreMarine Finance
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.
Learn morePorts & Marinas
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.
Learn moreWorkboats
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.
Learn moreHouseboats & 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.
Learn moreVessel Registrations
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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