"Leading shipping firm Ince has a well-respected yachts practice, which draws on the firm's wider experience in the maritime industry. 'They have an excellent reputation'"
Chambers HNW 2018
Ince & Co is a leading international law firm which has been providing specialist advise to the maritime industry for over 140 years. Our dedicated yacht and superyacht lawyers specialise in providing a full range of services to yacht owners, charterers, managers, lenders, insurers, brokers, designers and builders. We can advise you on everything from new building projects, the sale and purchase of new and second-hand yachts, financing and VAT/customs issues to crewing and chartering. With 13 offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
“They are, without doubt, the premier maritime firm, but at the same time they are very client-oriented.”
Chambers & Partners
We are recognised as the “choice for clients across the globe” by Chambers and Partners.
London | Hamburg | Beijing | Cologne | Le Havre | Monaco | Marseille | Paris | Piraeus | Dubai | Hong Kong | Shanghai | Singapore
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| Tel / Fax: | +44 (0) 20 7481 0010 / +44 (0) 20 7481 4968 |
| Email Address: | duncan.bateson@incelaw.com |
| Website: | www.incelaw.com/en/ourpeople/duncan-bateson |
| Reverse-charging VAT on imports as an alternative to the French commercial exemp Thu, 29 Mar 2018 |
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Ince Co has just received official confirmation from the Central Office of the French customs authority confirming that the reverse-charge mechanism on import is available to commercial yachts. What does this mean? Non-EU flagged commercial vessels must be imported in order to be able to operate ... Read in full |
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| Yacht owners : Implementing Order for French social security decree Thu, 06 Apr 2017 |
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An Implementing Order of 28 March 2017 was published on 4 April 2017 in the Official Journal of the French Republic, setting out further details on the operation of the French Decree of 9 March 2017. The Implementing Order states that: • the amount of the deposit payable ... Read in full |
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| Brokers beware; protect your commission Thu, 11 Jun 2015 |
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http://incelaw.com/en/knowledge-bank/publications/brokers-beware-protect-your-commission Speed read Yacht brokers who invest time and money working towards a potential yacht sale expect to be rewarded for their efforts by receiving a commission when the deal completes. If the sale is not... Read in full |
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| What 'as is where is' really means in yacht sale contracts Thu, 11 Jun 2015 |
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http://incelaw.com/en/knowledge-bank/publications/what-as-is-where-is-really-means-in-yacht-sale-contracts Speed read The commercial understanding of the phrases “as is” or “as is where is” has always been that a buyer must take a yacht in the condition in which she is found at the t... Read in full |
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| A good claim can be invalidated by passing false information to the insurer Thu, 11 Jun 2015 |
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http://incelaw.com/en/knowledge-bank/publications/a-good-claim-can-be-invalidated-by-passing-false-information-to-the-insurer Speed read In a 2014 judgment of considerable significance ( Versloot Dredging BV v. HDI Gerling and others (DC Merwestone), the English Court of Appeal has ... Read in full |
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| Building a yacht in Germany: your choice of law may not be as simple as you t... Thu, 11 Jun 2015 |
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http://incelaw.com/en/knowledge-bank/publications/building-a-yacht-in-germany-your-choice-of-law-may-not-be-as-simple-as-you-think Speed read Newbuild contracts for yachts are often subject to English law, which is commonly chosen to govern cross-border commercial contracts. While Eng... Read in full |
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Duncan Bateson, Partner at Ince, gives insight into the latest developments related to Russia, sanctions and the superyacht industry
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Daniel Crockford, partner and head of maritime law and marine insurance at Ince Bristol, discusses the importance of contracts and preparation
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Cyber discourse has been dominated by fears over IT hacks to the detriment of operational systems security
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How a focus on superyacht crew welfare yields benefits for all involved and risks for employers if ignored
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Are owners and crew fully aware of the nuanced legal repercussions of secret surveillance
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What is the legality of on-board surveillance and monitoring?
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What are the realities for female crew when they become pregnant while working on a superyacht?
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French customs clarifies its position on the additional 25% duty owed on US-built vessels entering the EU
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Many crew don’t give a thought to repatriation until they want to return home. What rights do they have?
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The French government has passed legislation allowing VAT exemptions for chartered superyachts in the Caribbean
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The update confirms a complete exemption for non-resident crew on yachts undergoing refits in France
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Ince & Co receives confirmation from French customs authority that reverse-charging mechanism is applicable
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The European Commission has sent a letter to various legislators outlining how their approach to VAT is not in line with European Union law
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The law may be modified to allow seafarers in France to choose their own social security regime
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