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We are back at Monaco, 24-27 September!

We're back!  With our co-sponsors, we will once again be hosting our number 1 ranked event at Vintage Bar, 24-27 September 2014 during the Monaco Yacht Show.  We hope to see you there!                  

Bargate Murray Office Move

On 12 May, Bargate Murray relocate to new offices at 44 worship Street, London, EC2A 2EA. The new offices are close to our current offices, but with better facilities and more space.   However, no glass atriums - these are cost effective offices, enabling us to to keep our costs to you, the client, down!

The best of Bargate Murray 2013

As 2013 draws to a close, we look back at another successful year at Bargate Murray.The Yacht Group has enjoyed a busy and fruitful 12 months, particularly with our first fully managed event at the Monaco Yacht Show, alongside our four co-sponsors from the yachting industry at Zest Bar.Quentin Bargate was also appointed to Cayman Island Ship Advisory Council (CISAC) yacht committee by…

Increases in hourly rates – City excess or savvy spending?

It seems that the financial malaise that set in around August 2007 has done little to curb the costs of retaining a “magic circle” law firm.   As recently reported by the Times Newspaper, partners at these firms are now charging up to £850 per hour for their services. This represents a 62 per cent increase since 2005. Firms which are often placed in…

MLC Update – Tripartite Committee to convene April 2014

Following the entry into force of the landmark Maritime Labour Convention in August this year, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has confirmed that an international tripartite meeting will be held in April 2014 to discuss proposed amendments to the Convention. Article XIII of the Convention specifically provides for the ILO to carry out a process of continuous review, and to convene “Special Tripartite…