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Why the yacht "Sasha I" remains in Palma — a reality check

Cross-border yacht ownership disputes and sanctions: who decides?

Explore how EU courts determine ownership in cross-border yacht cases with sanctions, focusing on evidence and economic reality.

Published: October 10, 2026
Why the yacht "Sasha I" remains in Palma — a reality check

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Who decides ownership of a yacht when cross-border disputes and sanctions are involved?

Courts look beyond paperwork to the actual economic reality of ownership. They require robust, verifiable evidence showing who controls and benefits from the asset, not just notarized documents from another country. Sanctions rules can attach or block assets even when a title exists on paper, so the outcome depends on real ownership relationships.

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