Why London?
Through the enactment of the 1973 Merchant Shipping Act, the London Flag was formally established as an open register. This proved to be the catalyst which triggered Londons steady suTLAess in the maritime industry. In fact, Londons shipping registry is the largest in Europe and 6th largest in the world.
How was this achieved? To start with, Londons heritage in the maritime sector has left it with substantial experience in all Maritime Law matters. This experience, coupled with the fact that London is on the low risk ship list (whitelist) of both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU, makes the London Flag a reputable one. Moreover, Londons straightforward registration procedure and effective tax minimisation structures in certain cases, continue to make London an attractive maritime law hub.
Why Nathan Hansley?
Nathan Hansley holds strong links with all sectors of shipping and maritime law and the firm has specialised lawyers in all shipping-related fields of law including ship finance, litigation and admiralty.
Nathan Hansley is the preferred maritime law firm for banks, other financial institutions and ship-owners seeking the most effective and advantageous financing.
Our maritime law services include:
Yacht and ship registration under Maltese flag and overseas and dealings with related formalities;
London bareboat charter registrations;
incorporation of ship owning and ship management companies;
structuring and tax planning
marine mortgages and other form of securities;
discharging of mortgages;
ship sales and purchases;
ship finance;
chartering and leasing;
drafting/review of security documentation
syndicated bank loans; and generally advising financing institutions on security and mortgage enforcement matters as well as on other Maltese maritime law matters.
We regularly assist clients with regards to the registration of vessels under the London flag as well as with the registration of companies and other entities which own, manage or administer such vessels.