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Quentin Bargate’s interview in Superyachts.com on the Unique Practice of Yacht Law

Beginning his career as a maritime lawyer in 1983, Quentin Bargate has watched yacht law grow from infancy into its very own practice. Today, as the founder of a firm synonymous with superyacht law - Bargate Murray - he is a leader in the industry, working on new build projects, drawing up vital contracts and dealing directly with yacht Owners themselves. We sit…

Quentin Bargate discusses litigation privilege in Law360

When you visit your doctor’s surgery to discuss a personal medical problem, you automatically expect that the conversation between you will be confidential. The same thinking applies when a client visits a lawyer’s office to discuss a legal problem. Everything said will be treated as strictly confidential – advice is given without any risk that the details will one day be revealed for…

Quentin Bargate discusses the superyacht market in SuperyachtNews

Superyachts are great, but we need to keep it real Quentin Bargate Speak to industry insiders and many will wax lyrical about the strength of the market and the continued strong growth in the number of superyachts newbuilds, but is this just delusional on the part of these individuals?  Is the newbuild market really set for a new golden age, or could it…

Quentin Bargate’s interview regarding the Monaco Yacht Show 2018 in Luxury Law Alliance

Luxury Law Alliance Member’s Q&A: Quentin Bargate, Bargate Murray Fresh from attending 2018’s Monaco Yacht Show, the senior and founding partner of Bargate Murray discusses the issues facing the yachting industry. Bargate Murray is an award winning boutique law firm specialising in superyacht, aviation, maritime and commercial law. As well as his work with superyachts and aviation, Quentin advises on all aspects of…

Quentin Bargate examines litigation privilege in the FT Adviser

Privilege: The fightback continuesWhen you speak to your lawyer, you probably expect that your conversation, along with any advice provided, will always be treated as confidential. Such advice is, surely, strictly confidential and not available for subsequent scrutiny or disclosure.Well, in some situations, you may be wrong.As a litigation and commercial lawyer for some 37 years, your understanding would also be my expectation.…