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Provided by Camilleri Preziosi

·  Advises the full range of stakeholders in the shipping and yachting sector.

· Advises Government and bidders in connection with matters relating to the shipping sector, including in particular ferry services.

· Advises international shipping financiers in relation to the taking of security as collateral and the enforcement thereof.

· Camilleri Preziosi has extensive experience in syndicated, bilateral, inter-creditor and subordination arrangements and other types of secured financing.

· Provides advice and assistance to financiers, crew members and other claimants in relation to the enforcement of maritime claims and ship mortgages, whether arising under or registered in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or Malta.

· Advises ship-owners and yacht owners on all matters, ranging from negotiation of finance documentation, sale and purchase vessels, shipbuilding contracts, charter-party contracts, new building projects and ship registration, to re-domiciliation of owning companies.

· Assists ship-owners with the full range of issues affecting Maltese ships including port state and flag state control, crewing requirements, renewal of certification, bareboat charter registration, armed security requirements in the context of piracy and all other related administrative and technical aspects relating to Maltese ships.

· Advises persons in the yachting sector on the acquisition and sale of yachts, charter and agency agreements and related regulatory matters.

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Shipping - Malta
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Camilleri Preziosi houses a well-regarded practice advising lenders, Maltese companies and public sector clients on matters in the shipping and yachting sectors. It has experience in advising clients on a variety of matters in the industry, including the sale of vessels, loan enforcement mandates, ship financing and mortgage registrations. The law firm also acts in shipping litigation and damages claims.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Steve Decesare
3
Band 3

Steve Decesare advises clients in the shipping and aviation sectors on a variety of matters, including legislative drafting, loan enforcement and mortgage registration. He also represents clients in arbitration proceedings, often concerning yacht assistance.

"Steve fights very hard for his clients. He is very hard-working and has great attention to detail."

"Steve Decesare is a very talented lawyer. He comes highly recommended."

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Camilleri Preziosi

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Shipping

3
Steve Decesare
3
Band 3

Members

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Amy Busuttil

Andrei Vella

Kirsten Debono Huskinson

Krista Ellul

Kristina Rapa Manche

Michael Buhagiar