Shipping

The boutique law firm Avante Legal handles a broad range of high-impact mandates in shipping. The team is highly visible in complex salvage proceedings and collision and cargo claims, with further expertise in large-scale environmental and pollution damage. Furthermore, Avante Legal is recognised for its strength in vessel arrests as well as contract negotiations and disputes. Besides Spanish shipping and insurance companies, the team also advises foreign P&I clubs. Thanks to its cooperation with international law firms, Avante Legal is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.

"Avante Legal pays regards to the small details and anticipates the long-term consequences of its advice for our day-to-day activity. Within the firm's area of expertise, it is unbeatable."

"The Avante Legal team provides very solid know-how in legal matters and litigation, a proactive attitude and clear advice on the risks at stake."

Julio López Quiroga is known for his strength in collision, salvage and cargo claims proceedings. He is also well versed in handling ship arrests and non-payment claims. "Julio López Quiroga provides very clear and swift feedback on every matter consulted. He gives out-of-the-box thinking for complex problems and always goes the extra mile." "Julio López Quiroga is a professional with a great communication ability oriented to serve his clients."

Antonio Quirós is appreciated for the breadth of his expertise in shipping mandates across Spain, often handling cargo, damages and collision claims. He also handles vessel arrests as well as contract negotiations and disputes. "Antonio Quirós is able to explain complex and sophisticated legal problems in plain words. He has in-depth knowledge of his area of expertise, always paying regard to the commercial implications of his advice." "Antonio Quirós is a great lawyer with strong knowledge, experience and a capacity to provide you with a broad analysis of potential outcomes."

Hannah de Bustos often assists with collision, cargo and pollution claims as well as breach of contract matters and subsequent disputes. "Hannah de Bustos presented a highly motivated and visionary approach with a sophisticated way of working." "Hannah de Bustos is an excellent professional with an exquisite customer approach and wide knowledge of the law to be applied."

Jacobo Tojeiro assists with contract work and damage claims, regularly on behalf of ship manufacturers and insurance companies. "Jacobo Tojeiro is always proposing various solutions in an agile way, whether for simple or complex issues. He knows our sector perfectly, we have total confidence in him and we are very comfortable with his legal advice." "Jacobo Tojeiro provides a fast and immediate service."