Economy of the Sea
The sea is one of Portugal's most important natural resources. Its strategic potential vis-à-vis economic activities and uses, is endless.
Portuguese maritime territory is already 18 times larger than its territory: an "oceanic platform" amidst three continents - Europe, Africa and America.
We strive to mobilize other "maritime nations", namely other Portuguese-speaking countries in jurisdictions in which VdA Legal Partners operates.
We have built a specific multidisciplinary team with deep knowledge and expertise on the Economy of the Sea cluster, providing our clients with top-quality legal services in all matters involved in this innovative sector.
Know-how
- instruments of national maritime space planning
- conflicts between uses and activities developed in national maritime space
- privative use of national maritime space (concessions, licenses and authorizations)
- common use of national maritime space
- structuring supply and distribution channels of sea-related goods and services
- environmental issues
- financing of activities in the national maritime space
- acquisition, registration and ship finance
- marine insurance
- collisions, salvage, pollution and wreck removal
- business investment projects
- business plan structuring
- corporate and commercial relationships