Arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution platform offers a solution to protracted court proceedings. It is designed to provide a quick and efficient solution to solve disputes in the yachting business.
The Silver Oars of IYAC
The Silver Oars maintain a sharp purpose on rules, rates, and the vetting of candidates for the International Yacht Arbitration Council.
ROBERT ALLEN
Senior Partner at Robert Allen Law
Robert N. (“Bob”) Allen Jr. is the senior partner at Robert Allen Law, which focuses a significant part of its practice on the yachting industry. Bob, himself, has advised the largest yacht manufacturing groups in the world with respect to their operations in the U.S., the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
tel. +1 305-490-6592
ballen@robertallenlaw.com
ROBB MAASS
President of Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A.
Mr. Maass heads Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A.’s Maritime Department, which specializes in yacht transactions. He represents a broad spectrum of the marine industry, including yacht owners, crew, manufacturers, dealers, brokers, and vendors.
tel. +1 561-659-1770
ROBB.MAASS@AMRL.COM
CAROL WAXLER
Partner Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A.
Carol S. Waxler, a Partner with Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A., has represented and advised clients in the complex issues entailed in the purchase, ownership, sale, construction, operational and crew issues, and cruising of yachts worldwide. She also has extensive experience in secured financing of yachts representing both buyers and lenders.
tel. +1 772-287-4404
CWAXLER@AMRL.COM
JAMES JAFFA
Jaffa & Co. – Lawyer & Founding Partner
James founded the firm and is recognised internationally for his knowledge and expertise. He has been shortlisted for the Citywealth Lawyer of the Year Award and recognised as a leading advisor within the London market for ultra-high net worth sector.
tel. +44 207 846 0341
james.jaffa@jaffa-co.com
James Jaffa, Jaffa & Co.
Jaffa & Co is delighted to be associated with IYAC. Our view is that the platform provides a long-awaited, bespoke dispute resolution service which caters more precisely to the unique aspects of the yacht and superyacht industries.
The advantage of appointing arbitrators from a curated panel, in the relevant legal jurisdictions, is not to be underestimated because it guarantees a sound understanding of the underlying basis of the dispute, as well as the high expectations of superyacht litigants.
David Benson, Nashville Yacht Brokers
“Our industry is no different than any other in that we are not immune to disputes. The formation of the IYAC gives us a proper forum to settle disputes with the people most familiar with our industry and maritime law. When I look at the experience and expertise of the members of the council, I am confident there will be fast, efficient, cost-effective, and reasonable resolutions. Add this to the long list of benefits the IYBA offers to our membership and industry.”
Carmine Galati, Galati Yacht Sales
“Our philosophy at Galati Yacht Sales has always been focused on our commitment to ‘consistently exceed the expectations of our customers’. With a customer-centered approach to business, we aim to always provide the best customer experience possible. When we do encounter two parties with whom we are not able to come to an equitable resolution, we want to ensure that our commitment to our customers is not compromised. Having an industry-specific alternative dispute resolution platform that will ensure equitable resolution to all parties is key in ensuring the continuity of our commitment to provide the best customer experience possible. Kudos to the leadership at IYBA for bringing this platform to the industry—another way that we can ensure we are best serving the customers.”