Benetti has successfully concluded its second Legal Symposium, a two-day event that brought together lawyers from top international law firms and the shipyard’s in-house legal team to discuss key legal issues in the boatbuilding industry. Held on June 3 and 4 at various locations in Viareggio, the symposium focused on recent developments in contracts and international compliance.

The event, attended by over 50 lawyers, took place at Hotel Plaza De Russie, Showroom Franchi Umberto Marmi, Cava Bettogli, and Benetti’s Viareggio shipyard. It included a central legal discussion where participants debated pressing issues in the yachting world. Topics covered included specific clauses in yacht construction contracts, the implementation of compliance procedures such as Anti Money Laundering (AML) in response to stricter international regulations, and the sustainability of yacht building.

Georgia Agù, Group General Counsel at Azimut|Benetti

Georgia Agù, Group General Counsel at Azimut|Benetti, commented on the symposium’s success, stating, “This initiative is an opportunity to foster collaboration and sharing of knowledge between international law experts in our industry. We’re convinced that meetings like this are essential to tackle future challenges in an increasingly dynamic and ever-changing legal context.”

Benetti has a history of organizing events to support the growth of the yachting market, emphasizing the importance of international contracts in its relationships with customers. The Legal Symposium, launched last year, is part of these efforts, providing a platform for legal professionals to address current and future challenges in the industry.

The event underscores Benetti’s commitment to fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration among legal professionals to ensure compliance and address legal complexities in the yacht building sector.