Yacht law

"A ship in a harbour is safe but that is not what ships are built for."

- John A. Shedd -

In close collaboration with the private clients team and thanks to the many years of experience acquired in various jurisdictions, our professionals are able to assist both Swiss and non-Swiss clients in the various issues connected with the purchase and ownership of boats, yachts and super-yachts.

In particular, our professionals offer expertise in:

Consultancy and the drafting of purchase, sales, leasing contracts, etc.
Due diligence during the purchase and/or sales phase
Tax consultancy, particularly VAT issues
Consultancy on customs procedures for the import and export of boats
Consultancy on insurance contracts
Consultancy and the drafting of contracts relating to the hiring of crew including any related tax issues, laws concerning the employment of foreign nationals, etc.
Ordinary vessel management
In collaboration with our specialists in the private clients sector, we also offer legal and tax consultancy with regard to any related succession planning issues

Our Specialists in Yacht law

Fabio Gaggini
Partner and Attorney-at-Law, Lic. Oec.
fabio.gaggini@gaggini-partners.ch
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Lara Pozzoli
Partner and Attorney-at-Law
lara.pozzoli@gaggini-partners.ch
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Christian Vanetti
Partner and Attorney-at-Law, LL.M.
christian.vanetti@gaggini-partners.ch
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Daniela David Nonella
Certified Tax Expert
daniela.david@gaggini-partners.ch
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Francesca Broggini Stäheli
Lic. iur. HSG, Certified Tax Expert
francesca.broggini@gaggini-partners.ch
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Valerio Lucchini
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