Bernardo Ruiz Lima
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPPenningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s ’exceptional‘ shipping team is particularly recommended for its experience in ship finance, and in the shipbuilding and repair markets. Attracting instructions from a varied client base, featuring major insurers, shipowners, financial entities, underwriters and P&I clubs, the group os well positioned to handle booth dry and wet matters. The group is jointly led by four practioners: Juan Alegre, a dual qualified lawyer (Spain, England and Wales) active in contentious and non-contentious shipping and international trade work; Bernardo Ruiz Lima, a key contact for insurance claims in this space; Gonzalo Alvar, who advises on shipbuilding contracts; and Victor Mata, who focuses on contractual disputes and salvage proceedings. The ’cordial‘ and ’attentive‘ Javier Herreros is also recommended for his advice to shipowners and shipyards on issues such as ship finance, shipbuilding, and ship repairs.
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Testimonials
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‘It is an exceptional team both in its technical training, agile response and market knowledge.'
'It is a very prepared team that also allows direct interaction with the logistics team in situations where such interaction is required for the sake of agility in resolving a situation.’
‘Victor Mata is an exceptional lawyer; he knows the sector, has extensive experience in both transport and maritime law, and a practical approach that makes him stand out from his competition when advising on strategic issues.’
‘What we value most is their availability, experience, and professional attitude. One of the best teams we have worked with in Europe.'
‘Lawyers Javier Herreros and Gonzalo Alvar have a lot of experience in the maritime sector; in addition to being great professionals, they are also great gentlemen. Always very cordial, attentive, respond quickly and have always given us good legal advice.’
Key clients
- Boluda
- Grupo Ortiz
- SASEMAR
- The Standard P&I Club
- Maersk
- Liberty Lines
- Astilleros de Murueta
- MSC
- Pantaenius
- Royal Sun Alliance (RSA)
- Navigators and General – Zurich Group
Work highlights
- Represented The Standard Club and its Member Mediterranean Shipping Company in relation to the collision of M/V MSC MIA with a number of cranes at a terminal in Valencia.
- Represented the owners of M/Y Paradise in proceedings related to the collision with M/Y Saint Nicolas at Port Adriano, Mallorca.
- Advised Italian shipowner Liberty Lines on the implementation of Spanish tax lease financing structures related to the construction of 9 ferry vessels by a Spanish Shipyard.
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Victor Mata
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Alegre, Bernardo Ruiz Lima, Gonzalo Alvar, Victor Mata