Maritime and Yacht Lawyers in Palma de Mallorca
Specialist maritime law firm advising yacht owners, captains, brokers, insurers, charter operators and marine industry professionals across the Balearic Islands and Spain.
experience
clients
advised
served
Who we advise
Trusted by leaders in the yachting industry
Our services
Maritime and yacht law services in Spain
Yacht Sale & Purchase
New build projects, sale and purchase agreements, due diligence, negotiation support and transaction risk management in Spain.
Learn moreRegistration & Flagging
Yacht registration, documentation, ownership structures and related administrative procedures in Spain.
Learn moreVAT, Tax & Customs
VAT, matriculation tax, customs formalities, temporary admission and other tax issues affecting yachts operating in Spain.
Learn moreYacht Charter Law
Charter contracts, commercial structures, regulatory compliance and legal matters affecting charter activity in the Balearic Islands and Spain.
Learn moreMarine Insurance & Claims
Policy wording, coverage disputes, third-party liability, recovery actions, claims handling and marine insurance litigation.
Learn moreMaritime Litigation & Disputes
Representation in disputes relating to yacht transactions, shipyard work, damage claims, contractual conflicts and other maritime matters.
Learn moreWhy choose us
A boutique maritime law firm with a global perspective
Specialist Focus
Our work is closely linked to maritime and yacht law matters in Spain, delivering practical solutions.
Strategic Location
Based in Palma de Mallorca, one of Europe's leading yachting centres, with strong relationships across the Balearics.
International Perspective
We regularly assist international clients and cross-border matters, in English and other languages.
Commercial Approach
Practical legal advice aimed at resolving real operational and business issues in the yachting sector.
Clients instruct us because they need clear legal advice, honest communication and specialist support from a firm that understands both the legal framework and the operational realities of the yachting industry in Spain.
Local expertise
Based in Palma de Mallorca. Advising across the Balearic Islands and Spain.
Our office is located in Palma de Mallorca, a key centre for yachting activity in the Mediterranean. This position gives us direct proximity to the practical, commercial and legal realities affecting yacht owners, captains, brokers, insurers, managers, shipyards and charter operators — while our services extend to matters throughout Spain.
- Palma de Mallorca & Balearic Islands
- Spain & Mediterranean
- Member of the International Yacht Lawyers Network (IYLAWNET)
The team
Jaime Tomás-Verdera Alba
Maritime & Yacht Lawyer · Head of maritime legal team
Tomás-Verdera Lawyers has built a strong reputation for advising clients in the yachting sector with seriousness, discretion and technical rigour — serving yacht and superyacht owners, captains, brokers, insurers, shipyards, managers and surveyors for years.
"We believe legal advice should be clear, realistic and adapted to the client's actual objectives. Our role is not only to explain the law, but to help clients make informed decisions."Meet the team
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you advise on yacht law matters in Mallorca only?
+
No. Although our office is based in Palma de Mallorca, we advise clients across the Balearic Islands and throughout Spain on a wide range of maritime and yacht law matters.
Do you work with international clients?
+
Yes. A significant part of our work involves international clients and cross-border matters connected to the yachting sector in Spain. We regularly assist owners, brokers, insurers and marine professionals operating in an international environment.
Can you help with the purchase or sale of a yacht in Spain?
+
Yes. We advise on yacht sale and purchase transactions, including contract review, negotiations, due diligence and related legal issues arising before, during and after the transaction.
Do you advise on VAT, customs and registration issues?
+
Yes. We assist clients with VAT, tax, customs matters, temporary admission and registration procedures affecting yachts operating in Spain.
Can you help with insurance claims and maritime disputes?
+
Yes. We advise on marine insurance claims, coverage disputes, third-party liability, recovery actions and litigation arising from collisions, damage, fire and other maritime incidents.
Do you advise on yacht charter matters in the Balearic Islands?
+
Yes. We assist with charter-related legal matters, including charter contracts, structures, regulatory issues and disputes affecting operations in the Balearic Islands and across Spain.
Can you represent clients in litigation in Spain?
+
Yes. We advise and represent clients in maritime litigation and disputes related to yacht transactions, insurance claims, charter matters, shipyard issues and other legal conflicts connected to the yachting sector in Spain.
Do you coordinate with surveyors, brokers or technical experts?
+
Yes. Where required, we work in coordination with surveyors, brokers, engineers and other professionals in order to provide effective and commercially practical support tailored to each matter.
Get in touch
Need legal advice on a yacht or maritime matter in Spain?
If you need specialist legal advice in relation to a yacht transaction, registration, charter matter, insurance claim, tax issue or maritime dispute, contact our team in Palma de Mallorca.
- (+34) 971 57 50 63
- Contact form
-
Trivium Abogados · Yacht Lawyers Spain – Maritime Law Division
Plaza Rey Juan Carlos I nº 3, 2º-2ª
07012 Palma de Mallorca, Spain