LA Marine
LA Marine is a specialized legal division of Lester Aldridge, focusing on matters within the yacht, superyacht, and commercial maritime sectors.
With over 25 years of experience, the team provides advice to vessel owners, operators, brokers, financiers, and insurers. Their practitioners combine in-depth industry knowledge with a practical, down-to-earth approach to solving complex legal challenges.
Specific expertise extends to high-stakes situations including:
- Sale & purchase
- Yacht registration
- Brokerage contracts
- Crew contracts
- Sponsorship agreements
- Personal injury and fatality claims
- Yacht management agreements
- New build and refit contracts
- Debt recovery
- Commercial, yacht ownership, chartering and management
- Marine finance
- Marine casualties, collisions and salvage
- Vessel arrest
- Marine insurance
- Commercial disputes, litigation and arbitration
- Commercial contracts and terms and conditions
- Personal injury and fatality claims
- Regulatory offences
- MCA and MAIB investigations
Operating from offices in London and the South Coast, supported by a global network of international correspondents, the team serves local and international clients. They collaborate with colleagues in corporate, insolvency, employment, planning, environment, and property law to provide full-service solutions. This structure allows LA Marine to address the broad spectrum of legal needs that arise within the industry.
As active members of British Marine and the YBDSA, as well as serving on the RYA panel of legal advisors, the team stays informed on sector developments. They are dedicated to supporting industry initiatives and innovations while delivering cost-effective results. Clients range from individual yacht owners and crew to large commercial entities and management companies.
