Ezio Dal Maso
Partner
Ezio is a leading transactional shipping lawyer, renowned for his expertise in yachting and asset finance across Europe.
Partner
Ezio is a leading transactional shipping lawyer, renowned for his expertise in yachting and asset finance across Europe.
Languages - Italian, English, French
Jurisdiction(s) - England & Wales, Paris (France),
Vicenza (Italy)
Ezio specialises in advising European banks, lessors, investment funds, and owners through the complexities of yachting and asset finance. His practice focuses on non-contentious work, particularly in the financing, ownership structuring, and registration of cruise ships, superyachts, commercial vessels, and private jets. Ezio’s clients benefit from his deep knowledge of the Italian, French, and English markets, allowing them to navigate legal challenges with confidence and precision.
Ezio’s extensive experience in the superyacht sector includes representing owners, banks, brokers, dealers, and designers in negotiating construction contracts and handling the sale, purchase, financing, and refitting of luxury yachts. His ability to deliver under pressure and his fluency in Italian, English, and French make him a valuable asset to his clients, who appreciate his strategic insight and dedication to achieving their goals.
Clients turn to Ezio for his ability to combine legal expertise with a pragmatic approach, ensuring that their interests are protected and their projects are successful. His work with leading European banks and his recognition in global rankings underscore his reputation as a trusted guide in the shipping finance industry.
International bank
Advised on the English and Italian law aspects for five luxury yacht financings supervising all other shipping features including the pre and post-delivery financing management arrangements, registration and security package.
50m yacht refinancing
Acting for the borrower in the refinancing of a 50m award winning motor yacht.
MOA Litigation
Acting for the buyers in finalising the purchase of three luxury yachts under three MYBA Memorandum of Agreement.
Standard form of lease
Advising a major French bank in reviewing the standard terms and conditions for the lease of small pleasure crafts.
Compagnie du Ponant/GIEK
Advised on the financing of four luxury explorer vessels by way of French tax lease supported by GIEK, the Norwegian export-credit agency. Acting for the owner in connection with the negotiation of a construction contract for one of the largest sailing yachts delivered in 2025.
Superyacht construction
Advised a private client on the construction of a 50 meter superyacht with an innovative design and diesel-electric hybrid power built by Tankoa Yachts S.p.A, an Italian yard based in Genoa (Italy).
Yacht financing
Represented the lender on the secured financing of a 50 meter yacht, with provision for the transfer of ownership to and leasing between Maltese subsidiaries.
Pre and post-delivery yacht financing
Acted for a European bank in the pre and post-delivery financing of a 37 meter yacht built by an Italian shipyard.
Sailing yacht
Advising a European client in closing a building contract for an about 42 meter sailing yacht in the context of complex corporate restructuring arrangements of a well-known builder.
Predelivery financing
Representing a major European bank in the pre-delivery financing of two maxi-yachts built at Italian
yards.
