Garrigues
The transport practice at Garrigues is well versed in both wet and dry shipping matters, including collisions, environmental liability claims, ship financing, licensing and contractual matters. Jesus Barbadillo, who alongside his experience advising shipping companies in regulatory issues also often acts as an arbitrator, leads the team from Madrid. Other key team members include Manuel Betancor, based in the Canary Islands, as well as María Cózar, who is the main port of call for issues relating to administrative concessions in the public port domain and port licences. Javier del Corte left the practice in September 2022 to become a judge.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Garrigues team in the transport area works very professionally. They are great professionals with a deep knowledge of transport and logistics matters. They are also very accessible.'
- 'The performance of partner Jesús Barbadillo has been outstanding. He is very on top of the issues and is very approachable. He has a deep knowledge of the maritime sector both from a legal and business point of view. Accessibility and knowledge of the issues are his best qualities. He works on matters in depth.'
- 'The lawyer we have been dealing with at Garrigues law firm for many years is Jesús Barbadillo. He has great knowledge and experience in the maritime sector, and offers us a quick and accurate response to all our requirements.'
Key clients
- Naviera de Galicia, S.A.
- Formentera Cargo, S.L.
- Afortunadas Shipping Limited
- Caflaja, S.L.
- Mediterránea Pitiusa
- Enel/Endesa
- Mapfre
- Naviera Armas S.A./Trasmediterránea
- The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection
- Sercomisa/Trasmapi
Work highlights
- Advised Afortunadas on the resolution of a dispute concerning a ship construction contract signed with the shipyard Hijos de J Barreras S.A.
- Advised the Spanish shipping company Navigasa to definitively flag 5 merchant ships of its property registered in the Special Register of the Canary Islands (REC) of Spain in the International Register of Madeira (MAR) of Portugal.
- Advised the owners (The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection, Ltd.) of the luxury cruise ship Evrima against the claim for a maritime credit of approximately €2.7m for services allegedly provided by Team Electric (subcontractor of the shipyard) for the electrical installation of the aforementioned vessel.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jesús Barbadillo