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YACHTING

We assist clients worldwide in constructing, operating, insuring, buying, selling, and chartering superyachts.

We typically act as counsel complementing existing advisors. Our in house lawyers have assisted clients operating the most iconic superyachts worldwide and set the industry standards by overseeing the construction of the most influential projects in recent years.

We have a profound understanding of the dynamics at all prominent European shipyards and have a strong reputation for setting and maintaining the highest quality standards.

We provide counsel on all legal matters, day-to-day issues, and contractual arrangements pertaining to operational yachts or new builds, including:

  • Contractual review
  • Design agreements
  • Warranty issues
  • Insurance arrangements
  • Yacht management agreements
  • Crew management agreements
  • Construction and refit agreements
  • Operational and technical support agreement
  • Marketing and intellectual property
  • Ancillary supply agreements
  • Employment and HR support
  • Dispute resolution and arbitration
  • T&Cs
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Day-to-day legal support and management

HIGH VALUE PRIVATE ASSETS

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We offer practical advice both before and after buying and selling, as well
as throughout the operational cycle of any valuable assets, such as real
estate, yachts, vehicles, and aircraft.

We typically serve as the primary point of contact for family offices,
assisting with any legal and operational issues related to the managed
assets.

Our role is not to supplant existing advisors but to complement, review, and support.

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CORPORATE

Companies are required to exercise legal judgment in virtually any business matter, while being proactive about compliance and governance in an increasingly complex legal environment.

In-house lawyers help organisations detect incoming threats and mitigate risk by providing both strategic and
routine advice. However, hiring a legal team requires a
significant investment. On the other hand, engaging law
firms when the damage is done increases overall costs and
business risks.

RPA enables you to receive the proactive, dedicated legal advice you need, and can only be provided by someone who understands your business intimately enough to anticipate risks.

We can act as virtual GC or legal department and assist with day-to-day legal matters, compliance, contractual negotiation and review, claims recovery, commercial dispute resolution, employees matters and IP protection.

COMPLIANCE

We set up RPA as we saw a gap in the market for a team with hands-on experience of the problems owners and management companies face in the current regulatory and legal framework.

RPA has front line experience in relation to dealing with the aftermath of sanctions imposed on high value assets, including aircraft, properties, and superyachts, and can assist practically in a geopolitical environment where the rule of law is often subordinated to political demands.

Practical and commercial in our approach, with an integrated network of leading professionals, we have the resources and expertise to assist owners and family offices in managing de-listing applications and securing sanction derogations for the effective management of high value assets across Europe and the UK.

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CRISIS MANAGEMENT

RPA is a go-to business for complex crisis situations. We establish 24/7 crisis response teams and coordinate legal, press, media, PR.

We have honed and perfected our management model in one of the most demanding industries, the yachting industry, helping businesses and high net worth individuals navigate the most turbulent waters.

We specialise in reputation management.

We understand the criticality of online reputation and how rapidly established media and socials (which can often hold significant value as a source of information) can cause damage.

We can help you protect, manage and influence your online
reputation.

You can count on a multidisciplinary, multilingual team of qualified lawyers, analysts and forensic experts.

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We help high-net worth individuals and corporates resolve the most sensitive issues.

Contact Us

For any inquiries, or if you wish to schedule a meeting, please complete the form or email us at info@richmondparkassociates.com.

One of the principals will respond personally to any request within 24 hours.

We travel frequently and positively encourage face-to-face meetings in the jurisdictions where our clients operate.