Our Values
Pacific Maritime Lawyers are qualified maritime and legal professionals with a breadth of legal, business, and maritime knowledge. Pacific Maritime Lawyers provides legal advice and litigation services with specific experience in Superyacht sales and purchases, contracts for charters, commercial maritime law, marine insurance law, maritime employment law and regulatory compliance.
Our knowledge and skill has been utilized in Australian Government regulatory bodies, international shipping and insurance companies. We have extensive experience in ship inspections, project development, project and asset management, maritime incident investigation, audits, risk assessments, commercial negotiations and business management.
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Our Services
What Our Clients Say About Us
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Ashleigh Groot
April 16, 2026
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. "Five stars isn't enough for the service we received from Ryan Norval. Ryan was patient, approachable and spoke to us in plain English rather than legal jargon. He handled our case with genuine care and sensitivity. If you are looking for a lawyer who actually cares about his clients and has the expertise to back it up, look no further". Thank you Ryan for your kindness and expert guidance.
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John Gamlin
December 6, 2025
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I engaged John to review my delivery agreement (delivery of private yachts in Australia and overseas) as I was concerned about it's clarity, adequacy and efficacy. He and his office undertook a thorough review of my document, offered good advice - not limited to the original scope but with a broader view to protecting my interests - and provided prompt and succinct responses to my queries. I found his office processes were efficient and his and his staff's correspondence was prompt, friendly and courteous. I have no hesitation in recommending his firm and highly recommend other maritime professionals who may be concerned about their legal position and/or exposure to seek his advice and services.
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Adam Yared
November 24, 2023
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great advice
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Justin Ormandy
November 1, 2019
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Specialist advice and leaders in the profession
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Jake Gill
October 8, 2019
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. John kavanagh seemed to stop everything he was doing and help me when I initially contacted Pacific Maritime Lawyers with an urgent need for legal advise. He promptly gave me a call to discuss the matter and provided advise and it gave me the confidence i needed under the initial circumstance. The team at Pacific Maritime Lawyers then dealt with alot of the matter on my behalf and It allowed me to get back to running my business with alot of the stress taken off my shoulders. I cannot recommend enough.
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steven pawson
April 10, 2019
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These folks did a great job. They were extremely professional, have great communication skills and above all, are highly motivated to get the right results for the situation. Thanks Pacific Maritime Lawyers.
