Upwind Legal Rechtsanwälte

Wiechell Malinowski PartG mbB  
Colonnaden 25 
20354 Hamburg 
Germany

The specialised yacht team advises on all matters inter alia related to

  • shipbuilding
  • sale and purchase
  • ownership structures, including partial ownership and time-sharing models
  • owner’s supplies
  • insurance
  • employment/crew
  • private and commercial registration
  • flag and class related matters
  • charter dispute resolutions
  • warranty claims
  • damages
  • accidents
  • broker commission dispute resolutions
  • all day-to-day operational and management issues

The law firm Upwind Legal was founded in Hamburg, Germany by the two partners Julia and Martin and commenced business with their team in September 2020.

With their long-standing experience at a major international maritime law firm and a comprehensive global network, the specialised team continues to advise on all super yacht related matters.

Furthermore, the team is experienced in providing legal advice with regards to private/business aircraft and exclusive/vintage cars.

Electric / Elec­tronics

  • Navigation and bridge systems
  • Radar systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Lighting solutions
  • Internet solutions

Rigging / Sails

  • Furler
  • Sun awning systems
  • Rope solutions

Interior / Supplies

  • Interior
  • Insulation
  • Exterior ceiling panelling
  • Galley and spa
  • Deck furniture
  • Styling elements
  • Lighting systems

Services / Consulting

  • Expertise
  • Building supervision
  • Quality control
  • Technical advice
  • Damage assessment
  • Salvage management
  • Determination of defects
  • Financing and insurance
  • Legal support
  • Yachtcare
  • Brokerage and charter

Shipyards

  • New construction
  • Repair
  • Refit
  • Maitenance

Equipment / Propulsion

  • Paints & Colours
  • Propulsion systems
  • Maintenance & Servicing
  • Fittings
  • Deck fittings
  • Technical installations
  • Glazing
  • Crane systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Fender systems

Design / Engineering

  • Yacht construction
  • Interior and exterior design
  • Strength calculation
  • Stability calculation
  • Technical documentation
  • Dimensioning
  • Construction supervision for owners
  • Production engineering
  • Production preparations for shipyards
  • Towing tank tests and simulation
  • Project management