Mirko Scapinello
Mirko assists a wide variety of clients across shipping, international trade, cruise, marine and transport claims before Italian Courts and in arbitral proceedings.
He specialises in the transactional aspects of yachting industries.
Mirko has significant experience in handling personal injury claims, assisting and advising owners and P&I Clubs. He assists P&I Clubs with respect to regulatory matters.
Mirko has handled a large number of cases related to shipping and marine claims, arrest of vessels and personal injury claims involving crew members, stevedores and passengers connected with major casualties, such as the Costa Concordia disaster.
He assists shipyards, owners and brokers in a wide variety of yacht-related matters, including ship building, sale and purchase, refit, repair and charter contracts.
Mirko’s assistance is often sought by P&I Clubs with respect to legal and regulatory compliance of insurance covers, including covers for risks of pollution and bodily injuries caused by navigation of yachts in the Italian territorial waters.
Mirko is admitted to the Court of Cassation. He is author of articles for “Diritto Marittimo” and speaks at national and international conventions on issues regarding his specific areas of expertise.
Affiliations & Memberships
AIDIM - Italian Maritime Law Association
ASLA – Associated Law Firms Association
Publications
Diritto Marittimo
Education
Law degree, 1998
Admission
Bar Association, 2001
Supreme Court of Cassation, 2014