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ABOUT teji cowie About us

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teji cowie About us is a trusted, premier law firm dedicated exclusively to superyacht law – providing strategic and expert counsel for owners, brokers, builders, and international maritime professionals.

A superyacht sits at the pinnacle of luxury. By its very nature, a superyacht is unique, bold and inspiring. With each new launch and each new owner comes new ambition for the superyacht lifestyle and all that it offers.

Advising our clients with dedication, discretion and a critical eye for detail, Teji | Cowie supports individuals and corporations across the superyacht sector with pragmatic and expert legal advice.

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Your Superyacht Partner

Founded by experienced superyacht lawyers, Antony Cowie and Alex Teji, the firm offers robust, practical and objective-focused legal representation for those involved in the sophisticated and nuanced world of superyachts.

Serving superyacht owners and industry stakeholders worldwide, Teji | Cowie combines decades of maritime law expertise with a client-centric approach, to deliver discreet, high-touch legal services across Europe, the Middle East, the Asian market, Australia, New Zealand and the US.

With a presence in both London and Hong Kong, the firm provides end-to-end legal support for those involved with newbuild contracts, sale and purchases, yacht financing charter agreements and new build contracts, as well as establishing ownership structures and resolving corporate disputes.

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OUR EXPERT TEAM

Yachting Law Meets Boutique Service 

Alex Teji

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Since 2009, Alex has been a trusted advisor to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, brokers, designers, technical managers and shipyards in the superyacht industry.

Known for his discretion, commercial acumen, and personable approach, Alex specialises in all aspects of superyacht ownership, construction, sales and purchases. His cultural knowledge and broad legal insight enable him to anticipate client needs and navigate the commercial and personal sensitivities of high-value yacht transactions.

With a reputation for reliability and integrity, Alex is considered by his clients as the go-to advisor for strategic and confidential guidance and has a reputation for getting things done.

He co-founded Teji | Cowie in 2025.

CURRENT PRACTICE

Trusted advisor to UHNWI owners buying and selling superyachts.

Specialist adviser to UHNWI owners in relation to superyacht construction; dealing all manner of issues such as payment security, warranty and confidentiality.

Advising UHNWI owners on all aspects of the ownership lifecycle, from ownership structures and flagging to management, crew and day-to-day commercial agreements.

Antony cowie

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Antony brings over 20 years of experience in corporate, finance and maritime law and he regularly advises international clients on high-value transactional matters, including new builds, refits, sale and purchases and a variety of other superyacht related matters.

Antony has held senior roles at top-tier maritime law firms on the client-side, as Head of Legal. He specialises in advising superyacht industry stakeholders, including owners, yards, brokers, managers and others on a wide range of yachting matters.

He founded Cowie & Co in October 2023 before co-founding Teji | Cowie in 2025.

CURRENT PRACTICE

Newbuild contracts for the construction of superyachts, as well as contracts setting out the terms upon which owners and builders agree the scope of work in relation to the refitting of a yacht.

The sale and purchase of superyachts.

Advising owners on the legal documentation associated with the financing of superyachts and other high-value assets, including the negotiation of appropriate security packages in relation to such assets.