Joan Soler

Joan Soler is an independent attorney and consultant based in Barcelona (ICATarragona Bar No. 3.177) with extensive expertise in transport, shipping, customs, and maritime law.

He provides comprehensive legal advice to national and international businesses operating within the global supply chain, including shippers, freight forwarders, logistics operators, transport agencies, shipowners, brokers, and maritime professionals. His practice focuses on day-to-day operational advice, contract drafting and negotiation, cargo liability, road transport and CMR claims, unpaid debt recovery, and complex dispute resolution (court litigation and arbitration). Joan also specializes in urgent maritime interventions, including ship and yacht arrest proceedings (embargo preventivo) in all Spanish ports.

Beyond his legal practice, Joan acts as a registered insurance agent in Spain, enabling him to design, structure, and deliver tailored insurance solutions covering cargo liabilities, transport risks, hull & machinery, and commercial marine policies.

Committed to offering practical, cross-border solutions tailored to the reality of international trade, Joan frequently collaborates with insurance companies, audit, corporate advisory experts to safeguard client operations across Spain/European markets and other client needs.

Key Expertise:

• Transport & Freight Forwarding Law (Road, Sea & Multimodal)
• Customs Law & International Trade
• Maritime & Yachting Law (Vessel Arrests, Chartering & Contracts)
• Commercial Litigation, Arbitration & Debt Recovery
• Law & insurance solutions in Spain.