Shipping - Spain
What the team is known for
Mestre Abogados is a specialised Barcelona-based law firm, frequently retained by a variety of clients, including multinational insurers and ship services providers. The team is particularly well suited to handle collision and cargo claims, ship arrests and salvage proceedings. Damages and liability disputes in relation to the breakout of fires and construction defects are also handled by the firm. In addition to its strength in contentious matters, Mestre also offers a strong focus on yacht matters, assisting with acquisitions and contract negotiations. Clients also benefit from Mestre's considerable presence in maritime mandates relating to both the Spanish market and other jurisdictions worldwide.
Strengths
"Mestre Abogados provided the most reasoned, extensive and comprehensive answer."
"The law firm provides good analysis of the cases, as well as useful and intelligent solutions to the problems."
Notable practitioners
Anna Mestre is widely acclaimed for her coverage of contentious and non-contentious shipping mandates, handling vessel arrests, liability disputes, damages and cargo claims and general average matters. "Anna Mestre provides the full range of necessary services and consultations at the highest possible level." "Being able to easily contact her, her extensive knowledge of all kinds of topics and her current vision of the market and courts make it easy to work with her."