Shipping finance
We understand the shipping industry – shipping has been at our core throughout our 200 year history, and today we are one of the few global legal practices that provide the entire range of legal services to the shipping world.
Due to the size of our team and the breadth of our experience, we are uniquely able to deal with any shipping related issue, from the most complex structured and leasing transaction, marine incident leading to litigation or arbitration, to the more straightforward sale and purchase transaction, charterparty negotiation or cargo claim.
Our ability to provide advice on the full range of financing options, from traditional debt through to more innovative structured finance products, public and privately traded debt instruments, IPOs and other equity funding issues, coupled with our in-depth knowledge of the shipping industry, makes us the pre-eminent firm for all shipping transactions.
The work we undertake for clients covers the whole spectrum of shipping.
Our team comprises 2 partners, 11 lawyers and 4 paralegals.
Our full service team is strengthened by strong European and Asian practices, with shipping specialists advising on the following areas:
- Competition issues
- Corporate finance
- Dispute resolution/regulatory
- Employment
- International trade and commodities
- Marine insurance
- Offshore and energy – including transportation of LNG
- Ports and infrastructure
- Shipping finance
- Tax
- Technology and outsourcing