United Kingdom
Country Awards 2020
Global Luxury Asset & Super Yacht Law Firm of the Year
Bargate Murray is an award-winning luxury asset law firm that acts for clients throughout the world. As well as being one of the world’s leading specialist superyacht law firms, we also advise in relation to other luxury assets such as private jets, high-end residential property and fine art.
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lients include several ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals, who value the firm for its expert legal advice and absolute discretion. The firm gives practical, commercial advice and is approachable and easy to deal with. The firm has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide in consecutive years, and in the 2020 guide, Bargate Murray is recognised as one of the leading law firms in its field. Clients praise the firm quoting that “they are very much focused to do everything for their clients. They attend to even the smallest detail with care, providing the highest level of service” and as “highly qualified, quick, most effective, very client-oriented and always reachable”. As a result of their technical expertise and reputation, the firm has acted on numerous major luxury asset transactions, often with values exceeding €200m. Client confidentiality prohibits Bargate Murray from releasing details of these transactions. The firm was, however, authorised to issue a press release in relation to the legal work it carried out in connection with the construction and delivery of the award-winning 95m superyacht Palladium.
Luxury Assets In addition to the firm’s expertise in Superyachts and Aviation, Bargate Murray also provides legal advice in connection with other classes of luxury assets, such as fine art and classic cars. The acquisition of a luxury asset can raise a host of issues, including in relation to taxation and how the ownership of an asset is structured. Every transaction is different and Bargate Murray adapts its advice according to the specific circumstances of each client. There is often an international element in relation to the acquisition of luxury assets and they are well versed in coordinating advice across several jurisdictions. They regularly use their experience in matters arising in one asset class to better inform their work in others. Recent transactions with which Bargate Murray have been involved include a contract negotiation in respect of a private island hire, tax advice in connection with the import of various works of fine art belonging to a UHNW owner and acting for the owner of a classic motor car regarding a carriage dispute.
Superyachts Bargate Murray is one of the world’s top international superyacht law firms. The firm has extensive experience in this highly niche area. They act for ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals and work alongside other industry professionals such as yacht captains, naval architects and designers, family offices and other lawyers that require specialist advice in this niche area. The firm also act for shipyards.
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