Robert Allen Law

What Robert Allen Law does

Robert Allen Law is a boutique international law firm founded in 1993 by Robert N. Allen Jr. and headquartered in the Four Seasons Office Tower in Miami's Brickell financial district, with a secondary office in Palm Beach, Florida. The firm specializes in three core practice areas: yacht transactions and litigation, corporate and commercial transactions, and private client services for high-net-worth individuals and families. Its yacht practice is recognized as Band 1 in the Chambers High Net Worth Global Guide for Yachts & Superyachts, a ranking held for six consecutive years through 2025.

The firm serves yacht manufacturers, brokers, distributors, maritime lenders, buyers, sellers, and charterers across more than 20 countries spanning the United States, Europe, and South America. Representative engagements include transactions involving yachts valued up to €153M, a $184M Miami office tower sale, and complex cross-border M&A and joint ventures. Practice extensions include real estate law, business immigration (notably for yacht crew), domestic and cross-border tax planning, art law, wine and alcoholic beverage law, and commercial litigation.

The firm operates as a private partnership with no external funding or parent company, structured around eight named partners, several counsel and senior counsel, and approximately 11 associates. Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a quote-based, matter-by-matter engagement model with no public pricing disclosure. The go-to-market is relationship-driven, supported by active participation in major international boat shows (Cannes, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Fort Lauderdale), memberships in yacht industry associations (IYBA, YBAA, US Superyacht Association, NMLA), industry publications, and targeted social media presence. The technology stack is limited to a WordPress website with Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA, reflecting a traditional professional services operating model with no proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Robert Allen Law

Legal name

Robert Allen Law

Website

https://robertallenlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Robert Allen Law is a boutique international law firm founded in 1993, headquartered in Miami with a Palm Beach office, specializing in yacht transactions and litigation, corporate law, and private client services for high-net-worth individuals across the Americas and Europe. The firm holds a Chambers Band 1 ranking in Yachts & Superyachts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal services (Yacht Law)

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI), Real Estate & Construction Law (BPAHAAAE), Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Immigration Legal Services & Representation (Law Firms) (THACAKAF)

Keywords

• Yacht transactions
• Business law
• Commercial litigation
• International tax planning
• Maritime law

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Fees: Boutique law firm providing legal services in yacht transactions, business law, and litigation. Revenue generated through attorney fees for legal representation, transaction counsel, and advisory services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Robert Allen Law is a boutique international law firm that provides legal services in three principal practice areas: yacht transactions and litigation (purchases, sales, financing, chartering, broker and manufacturer representation), corporate and commercial transactions (M&A, joint ventures, financing, securities, business immigration), and private client services (cross-border tax planning, real estate, art law, wine and alcoholic beverage law). The firm represents yacht manufacturers, brokers, distributors, and maritime lenders, as well as multinational corporations, foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals and families across the U.S., Europe, and South America.

Product overview

Robert Allen Law is a South-Florida based boutique international law firm founded in 1993, specializing in yacht law, business law, and litigation. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of legal services organized around three core practice areas: Yacht Transactions (including purchases, sales, financing, broker assistance, and chartering), Corporate and Commercial Transactions (including real estate, business immigration, and tax planning), and Litigation (including yacht litigation and commercial disputes). The firm's attorneys serve clients throughout the United States, Europe, and South America from offices in Miami and Palm Beach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Transactions Comprehensive legal services for yacht purchases, sales, financing, and chartering, representing buyers, sellers, manufacturers, distributors, brokers, and maritime lenders in all aspects of yacht transactions.
• Yacht Litigation Legal representation in yacht-related disputes including broker commission claims, breach of purchase and sale agreements, yacht arrests, insurance disputes, and maritime contract conflicts.
• Corporate and Commercial Transactions Legal counsel for corporate, securities, and finance matters including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, financing transactions, and business combinations.
• Real Estate Law Representation of buyers and sellers in acquisition, tax planning, and sale of real estate, including counseling foreign investors on U.S. real estate acquisition and holding structures.
• Business Immigration Legal services for immigration matters related to business operations, including visa issues for yacht crew and international business personnel.
• Art Law Legal counsel for art-related transactions, ownership, and related matters.
• Domestic and Cross-Border Tax Planning Tax planning services for domestic and international individuals and families, including restructuring of U.S. real property holdings, FIRPTA withholding, and inbound/outbound tax planning.
• Wine and Alcoholic Beverage Law Legal services for wine and alcoholic beverage industry regulations and transactions.
• Commercial Litigation Litigation services for complex commercial matters including contract disputes, commission disputes, corporate governance disputes, and commercial lending disputes.
• Yacht Broker Assistance Legal support for yacht brokers including contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and transaction support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Band 1 ranking in Chambers High Net Worth Global Guide, Yachts & Superyachts for 6 consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Y.COminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 January 2026Yacht brokerage firm that brokered the M/Y Here Comes The Sun acquisition (89-meter Amels superyacht). Transaction involved coordination between Robert Allen Law and Y.CO as the buyer's broker.
• BurgessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 January 2026Superyacht brokerage firm that brokered the M/Y Here Comes The Sun acquisition. Worked with Robert Allen Law as legal counsel for the buyer in this complex international transaction.
• The Italian Yacht GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 February 2025Yacht brokerage representing the seller in the 44.5-meter Sanlorenzo M/Y Kamakasa transaction. Robert Allen Law partner Umberto Bonavita served as lead counsel.
• NauticallminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2025Yacht management company serving as key contributor in M/Y Kamakasa transaction, led by Gianfranco DiCostanzo.
• International Yacht Brokers AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association membership providing networking, industry standards development, and educational opportunities in the yacht brokerage community. Robert Allen Law attorneys participate in IYBA Forms Committee and industry events.
• Yacht Brokers Association of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational professional association for yacht brokers. Firm maintains active membership and participates in industry events and standards development.
• U.S. Superyacht AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation supporting the superyacht industry. Multiple attorneys are members and participate in US Superyacht Association activities and events.
• Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, SoutheastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmberto Bonavita serves as Member of Board of Directors and Executive Vice President. Supports Italian-American business relations and trade activities in the Southeast region.
• National Marine Lenders AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association for marine lending industry. Attorneys participate in NMLA conferences and serve on panels regarding lending on yachts and maritime finance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Clyde & Co LLP: Global law firm with a leading yacht and superyacht practice serving HNW clients, builders, and lenders across Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. Comparable in client base and cross-border yacht transactional work, but with vastly larger international footprint.
• Withersworldwide: Global law firm focused on HNW individuals, families, and private clients with deep yacht, art, trusts, and international tax practices. Comparable to Robert Allen Law in serving ultra-HNW clients across yachts, real estate, and cross-border tax — but at much greater global scale.
• Holland & Knight LLP: Large national law firm with a notable yacht and maritime finance practice serving yacht owners, manufacturers, and lenders. Competes with Robert Allen Law on larger U.S. yacht transactions but operates as part of a much broader full-service platform.
• Mishcon de Reya LLP: International law firm serving ultra-HNW clients with yacht, art, real estate, and private wealth practices. Comparable to Robert Allen Law in HNW yacht and cross-border private client work, particularly for European and Latin American clients with U.S. exposure.
• Akerman LLP: Major Florida-headquartered law firm with a yacht and maritime practice among its broader services. Overlaps with Robert Allen Law's South Florida yacht transactional work but operates at significantly larger scale with broader practice breadth.
• Hinckley Allen: Northeast-based full-service law firm with an established yacht and marine industry practice serving buyers, sellers, and lenders. Comparable in yacht transactional practice area but competes in a different U.S. regional hub (New England vs. South Florida).

Direct peers

• Mandel Kahn Capital Management Lawyers: Boutique maritime and yacht finance law firm serving yacht owners, brokers, and lenders. Highly comparable to Robert Allen Law in transactional yacht finance focus and boutique specialization.
• Hodgson Russ LLP: Full-service U.S. law firm with a long-standing yacht and marine finance practice serving yacht buyers, sellers, lenders, and manufacturers. Competes with Robert Allen Law in the U.S. yacht transactional niche, particularly on lender-side and new-build matters.
• Ward & Berry PLLC: Boutique maritime and yacht law firm based in Florida, focused on yacht transactions, financing, and yacht-related disputes. Directly comparable to Robert Allen Law in niche specialization, client type (yacht owners, brokers, lenders), and South Florida geographic base.
• Campbell Johnston Clark LLP: International boutique law firm specializing in yacht and superyacht law, advising owners, builders, financiers, and brokers. Highly comparable to Robert Allen Law in yacht-law niche focus, HNW client base, and cross-border mandate profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/robertallenlaw
• Instagraminstagram.com/theyachtlawyers
• Xx.com/robertallenlaw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/robert-allen-law

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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