What we do
Led by maritime attorney Andréa L. Sinacola, our practice delivers strategic legal counsel to the global marine industry. With over a decade of experience and a personal history rooted in boating culture, Andréa advises manufacturers, dealers, and yacht owners on everything from corporate structure and compliance to high-value yacht transactions.
Whether you’re navigating international expansion or securing a seamless superyacht purchase, we offer industry fluency, legal clarity, and a proactive approach that keeps your operations and ownership on course.
Yacht & Superyacht Transactions
Legal counsel for high-value vessel ownership, charter, and compliance.
Purchase & Sale Agreements
(including new build & brokerage)
Charter Agreements
Flagging Advisory
(U.S. and foreign flag considerations)
Captain & Crew Agreements
(employment & compliance)
Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) support
Yacht Management & Operations Agreements
Ownership Structuring & Privacy Strategies
Bareboat Charter Setup and Advisement
Marine Industry Legal Advisory
Serving international & domestic manufacturers, distributors, dealers, & brokerages across the marine sector.
Outside General Counsel Services
Corporate Formation & Structuring
Brokerage Formation & Compliance
Commercial Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Independent Contractor Agreements
Sponsorship Agreements
Service Contracts
Commission Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Letters of Intent (LOIs)
International Expansion & Strategy
Helping foreign marine businesses navigate U.S. legal waters with clarity and confidence.
U.S. Market Entry Strategy for
International Builders & Suppliers
Business Structuring for Foreign Entities
Import/Export Legal Support & Compliance
Advising on Cross-Border Transactions
Risk & Regulatory Assessments
International Dealer & Distribution Agreements
Team Education & Legal Training
Bespoke legal education to empower your internal teams.
In-house legal education programs
for sales, service, & executive teams
Legal training for brokers & marine professionals
Documentation & compliance best practices
tailored to your business
Regulatory & Risk Compliance
Advising on the ever-evolving regulatory landscape within the U.S. marine industry.
U.S. Coast Guard, EPA, & state-level compliance
Regulatory strategy for new product launches or services
Legal risk assessments
Consumer Services
Legal support for individual buyers navigating boat or yacht ownership.
Purchase & Sale Contract Review
Explanation of key terms, risks, & obligations
Title & lien review
Assistance with documentation, closing,
& ownership transfer
Coordination with brokers, sellers, & lenders as needed
General Consultation for First-Time Boat Buyers (pitfalls, documentation, & best practices)