⚓ Contract Drafting in Yacht Construction – Legally Sound, Globally Enforceable

In yacht construction, it’s not only design and engineering that determine the success of a project – but equally the strength of the contractual framework.
Whether it’s a build contract, subcontractor agreement, supply terms or service contract: each document is a strategic risk and control instrument that must stand up to scrutiny.

We support yacht manufacturers, shipyards and suppliers with the professional drafting and legal review of all contract components – both nationally and internationally, grounded in deep industry expertise and legal precision.

🧭 Our Contract Law Services for Yacht Manufacturers

Build Contracts
Drafting and legal review of new build and refit contracts for owners, charter companies or developers – adapted to flag state law, ownership transfer and payment milestones.

Supply & Service Chains
Contracts with outfitters, system providers and shipyards – with clear provisions on delivery timelines, acceptance protocols, delay penalties and defect claims.

Payment Security & Retention of Title
Legally enforceable structuring of payment and ownership provisions, including milestone-based payments or delivery prior to final settlement.

Choice of Law & Jurisdiction
International contract design considering UN Sales Law (CISG), German Civil Code (BGB), Incoterms and applicable local jurisdictions.

Ongoing Project Counsel
Support in negotiations, legal due diligence of technical appendices, change order management, claims handling and dispute prevention throughout the project lifecycle.

Why Professional Contract Structuring Is Critical in Yacht Building

  • Projects extend across years and multiple jurisdictions
  • High contract values, complex technical dependencies
  • Legal risks from delays, defects, payment disruption or delivery conflicts
  • The need to safeguard your commercial position vis-à-vis demanding clients and regulators

The Yacht Attorney® offers you the legal strength and contractual experience to operate with confidence – backed by over 30 years in international maritime law and commercial project work.

Frequently asked questions by yacht manufacturer clients:

  • How can I implement my corporate goals in the form of successful business concepts?
  • How to form a professional agreement?
  • How can the Business processes which keep an organization – ticking over like the balance wheel in a clock movement – be organised and secured
  • How can the Business processes which keep an organization – ticking over like the balance wheel in a clock movement – be organised and secured via suitable economic and legal set of rules?
  • Do my rules and contracts require an update? •Are they still sufficient to meet the current requirements of my company?
  • Are business and private regulations interlinked?
  • Do all contracts fulfil the correct formal requirements? Putting things to the test
  • Do the parties provide the balance necessary for successful business relationships?

We will scrutinise your contractual status quo.

Law and Business administration – this combination is our core competence

If your economic objectives are no longer formulated in a currently valid manner, if gaps and/or errors in provision are revealed or if provisions prove to be void, we will propose a relevant adaptation or redrafting.

We provide far-sighted contractual design capabilities by developing circumstances and prognoses which could take effect in the future but which need to be accorded due consideration today.