Law Articles
Stepping into a skirmish of civil litigation, which stretched over eight long years, sheds brilliant light on the nature of legal complexities in international boat sales. The curtain lifts on a dispute between two German parties, embroiled over a boat sold under Dutch law, painting an illuminating picture of how a misclassification, insufficient correction on appeal and strict enforcement of limitation doctrine can become entwined.
18-03-2026
The waters of beautiful Croatia have recently become the theatre of significant changes in maritime law. Following the enforcement of the new regulation ‘Pravilnik o sigurnosti pomorske plovidbe (NN 52/2025)’ on March 29, 2025, navigational safety in Croatia’s seas is entering a new era. Now completely reset, large-yacht programs must adapt to two key rules for coastal operations: defining an uncompromising 500-meter operating radius for tenders, and enforcing stricter speed and distance rules near bathing areas.
12-11-2025
A fundamental shift in superyacht ownership is underway, the catalyst being a pivotal legal ruling by Germany's Federal Fiscal Court on tax and governance.
06-10-2025