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Expert Legal Guidance for Yacht Refit and Conversion Projects

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Navigating the Legal Complexities of Yacht Refit and Conversion Projects

Undertaking a yacht refit or yacht conversion is a complex process involving significant investment, intricate contracts, and coordination among multiple parties across international jurisdictions.

At Teji | Cowie, we specialise in providing expert legal advice tailored to yacht renovation and refit projects. From contract negotiation, with project management of the parties rights and obligations, to delivery, we protect your interests, manage risks, and ensure your yacht refit or conversion proceeds smoothly and efficiently.

We also assist with drafting and reviewing yacht purchase agreements and yacht sale contracts, ensuring your yacht mortgage or superyacht loan is secure and protects your interests throughout the transaction.

HOw we can help

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Protecting Your Interests in Refit and Conversion Contracts

We assist owners in drafting and negotiating bespoke refit and conversion contracts with shipyards, ensuring clear terms, defined milestones, financial safeguards, and protection of your ownership rights throughout the project.

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Managing Warranty Disputes and Delivery Challenges

Our team coordinates between owners, designers, naval architects, project managers and shipyards to clarify contractual obligations, manage warranty claims, and resolve any delivery or quality disputes efficiently.

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Ensuring Smooth Vessel Conversion and Reflagging Transitions

We provide proactive legal support to navigate complex conversion requirements and reflagging procedures, anticipating challenges and resolving issues swiftly to keep your project on track.