Transportation: Shipping: Finance
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Norton Rose Fulbright has a leading aviation and shipping asset finance practice. The team has excellent capabilities in tax leasing, debt and export credit finance matters, particularly those involving cross-border elements. It is also well versed in handling sale and restructuring mandates. The law firm has an impressive client base consisting of leading banks, insurers, airlines and shipping companies.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright acted for ABN AMRO Bank on a KEXIM and K-Sure-covered financing for two container ships.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The NRF team has extensive experience and ability to find pragmatic solutions to complex situations."
"The lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright are very good to work with, we like them very much."
"The NRF team has extensive experience and ability to find pragmatic solutions to complex situations."
"The lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright are very good to work with, we like them very much."
Notable Practitioners
Christine Ezcutari has extensive experience advising major banks on the financing of a range of vessels, including cruise ships and LNG carriers.
"Christine Ezcutari is very experienced and commercially driven."
"She is one of the biggest players in the market."
George Paterson is referred to as a leading name in the market and is noted for his ability to advise large banks on export credit and lease financings. He is well equipped to handle cross-border work.
"It is a pleasure to work with George. He has great experience and commercial awareness, and is able to find solutions even to very complex problems."
"George is a top lawyer and is very competent."
Alex Wass is well placed to assist clients with aircraft finance matters, including cross-border mandates.
Sébastien Allain advises a range of clients, including leading banks, on the financing of aircraft.
"Sébastien is a great lawyer we can count on. He is very committed and able to provide great support and advice even in the case of difficult and complex transactions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Norton Rose Fulbright
France