Harper Meyer LLP’s Global Yacht & Maritime Transactions Practice Group provides sophisticated legal services to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, family offices, financial institutions, leasing companies, charter operators, and maritime-related businesses worldwide on all aspects of maritime transactions, both simple and complex. Our team is experienced in negotiating and documenting vessel and fleet acquisitions, sales, leasing, new construction, importation and exportation, marine documentation and insurance, regulatory compliance, cruising permits, and charter agreements, among others.

Additionally, our team also advises on vessel ownership structures to support our clients in vessel financing— including foreign and domestic ship mortgages, voting trusts, and equipment trusts.  We also offer strategic counsel on U.S. and foreign vessel flag registration, corporate structuring, and onshore and offshore tax planning, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations while optimizing asset protection. 

With extensive experience across Latin America and the Caribbean, we work closely with international maritime regulatory bodies to support cross-border transactions. 

We welcome the opportunity to discuss our expertise and explore how we can assist you in this highly specialized area of practice.