Superyachts
Preston Turnbull are leading litigators and advisors in the yacht and superyacht market, acting across disputes and projects involving yacht owners, charterers, insurers and brokers.
The team at Preston Turnbull acts for clients across the yachting industry including owners, charterers, insurers, brokers and shipyards. The firm has acted in litigation involving some of the world’s largest and most iconic yachts. Preston Turnbull has particular expertise in handling disputes arising during projects for newbuild bespoke yachts, including claims arising from defects after delivery; insurance claims and MYBA charterparty disputes. While able to deliver expert legal advice and support during any disputes, the team prides itself on adopting a commercial approach to assist with getting projects delivered while resolving problems along the way.
Examples of recent Superyacht work includes:
Nobiskrug v Valla Yachts [2019] – disputes arising out of the build of Sailing Yacht “A”
Arbitrations regarding warranty claims on a luxury yacht
Advising on build contracts for refit and newbuild superyacht projects
Acting for yacht brokers in relation to new build projects
Acting for and advising insurers in connection with the sinking of a superyacht in the Mediterranean
Representing owners of a superyacht that sustained heavy weather damage during a transatlantic crossing
Advising owners in relation to the total loss of a helicopter during a landing off Norway
Acting for insurers of a superyacht damaged in a collision with a ferry in Greece
Representing superyacht Owners and their liability insurers in arbitration proceedings brought by Charterers
Acting for insurers of a superyacht involved in a collision in a Turkish marina
