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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP Offices
Velazquez 51
4º Derecha
28001 Madrid
Spain
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Spain > Transport: Shipping Tier 2
Penningtons 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.Practice head(s):
Juan Alegre; Bernardo Ruiz Lima; Gonzalo Alvar; Victor Mata
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.
Spain > Insurance Tier 4
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP is a key point of contact for foreign and Spanish clients, particularly those within the marine, aviation, travel, construction and energy spheres, seeking assistance with a spread of contentious and non-contentious insurance matters. Leadership of the practice is shared between Juan Alegre, Ann Marsden, Bernardo Ruiz Lima, who is especially active in insurance disputes, and Victor Mata, who focuses on salvage proceedings, personal injury and contractual claims.Practice head(s):
Juan Alegre; Bernardo Ruiz Lima; Victor Mata; Ann Marsden
Key clients
AIG Europe Limited
Mapfre España S.A.
AXA XL – Spain // AXA XL México // Grupo BARCELÓ HOTELS
AXA Corporate Solutions (France)
ZURICH Spain
ZURICH, Insurance PLC
MS AMLIN (UK)
Chubb Germany
HISCOX, SA
Collyers
Nuvu Underwriting Agency
Royal Sun Alliance (RSA)
SASEMAR
Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of AIG in connection with an environmental disaster during the road transport of dangerous goods.
- Acting for DISA Holding Energético, S.L.U. in a cover rejection matter against insurance company Allianz.
- Assisting Royal Sun Alliance with a recovery action against an electric company and a maintenance company.
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Juan Alegre | Juan is a partner in the shipping and international trade teams. Based… | View Profile | |
Victor Mata | Victor is a partner in the shipping team in the Madrid office… | View Profile |
Diversity
At Penningtons Manches Cooper, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce generates vitality for our firm and helps to shape individuals’ professional development. We actively endeavour to attract a vibrant and varied workforce from the widest pool of qualified candidates. All job applicants and employees receive equal treatment regardless of age, sex, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Our inclusion strategy takes a five-point approach covering recruitment, retention, training, communication, and data analysis. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in our policies, practices and procedures and in those areas in which we have influence in the wider community. We have a diversity inclusion working group leading and implementing initiatives and addressing issues such as the provision of quality work experience to young individuals from less privileged backgrounds in the UK. We review the impact of our inclusion efforts on a regular basis and complete a full strategic review of our practices, processes, and external partnerships annually.
External partnerships
As a firm, we are committed to widening access to the legal profession and our external partnerships play a key role in this.
Penningtons Manches Cooper is a signatory to the Race Fairness Commitment which mandates the firm to a series of data driven techniques and measures aimed at tackling inequality in the recruitment, progression and retention of talent from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK.
We remain committed to supporting our colleagues’ mental health. Last year, we signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment to help inform our approach and to make our existing targets more ambitious. In line with this, we have refreshed our mental health action plan to adhere to the standards set out in the commitment, focusing on tackling the stigma of talking about mental health, ensuring our culture supports positive mental health and increasing understanding and awareness of mental health throughout the firm.
The firm has also joined the Women in Law Pledge which was launched by the Law Society, in partnership with the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX), to promote gender equality across the profession. The pledge supports our broader gender pay gap action plan.
Internal working groups
We have six employee inclusion networks: Age, Disability and Mental Health, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Race & Faith, Socioeconomic. Our networks are run by employees and supported by partner sponsors. Our networks provide an open forum for employees to share their thoughts and ideas and play a pivotal role in raising awareness and educating the firm on inclusion initiatives.
In addition to our networks, we have 27 Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Ambassadors who are committed to fostering, embedding, and promoting an inclusive culture. They have lived experience in the area in which they are offering support and as such, can provide tailored guidance and a safe space for individuals to share their thoughts and experiences.
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