Asset Finance: Shipping Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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HFW has an experienced practice with significant expertise in shipping finance matters in addition to its aviation finance offering. Its clients include shipyards, owners, operators and financial institutions. The firm excels in operational and technical issues, and maintains particular expertise in the offshore, yacht, cruise and LNG sectors.
Work Highlights
- HFW advised Proman AG on the setting up of a methanol shipping fund investing in low emission vessels.
- HFW acted for the Challenge Group on the EUR60 million financing of four B-767 aircraft and their conversion to freight aircraft.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"HFW have a willingness to take a proactive, constructive approach to reaching a consensus with all parties."
"They have an excellent, hard-working shipping team."
"They are a full-service firm with experienced aviation professionals who have years of experience in all facets including financing, regulatory and leasing structures."
"HFW have a willingness to take a proactive, constructive approach to reaching a consensus with all parties."
"They have an excellent, hard-working shipping team."
"They are a full-service firm with experienced aviation professionals who have years of experience in all facets including financing, regulatory and leasing structures."
Notable Practitioners
Gudmund Bernitz is noted for his shipping finance expertise. His clients include major LNG operators, and he advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters including force majeure disputes and vessel financing.
"Gudmund is an extremely trustworthy adviser with deep knowledge of the industry and the market."
Rebecca Quayle continues to build an impressive practice in the aviation space. She works on cross-border leases and financings, among other matters.
"Rebecca is incredibly responsive and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the aviation industry."
Barbara Pansadoro offers expertise in aircraft finance matters. She advises airlines on sale and leaseback transactions, JOLCO funding and engine financings, among a range of other issues.
"With Barbara you get a very fluid and easy negotiation."
Katherine Noble is a legal director who handles a range of ship finance matters. She often works on acquisitions and dispositions.
"Katherine has a huge amount of knowledge and experience, and really truly cares about the transaction and seeing things through to a successful conclusion."
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