Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance
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Provided by Seward & Kissel LLP
Seward & Kissel is a worldwide leader in maritime finance law.
Our groundbreaking structured finance and capital markets transactions in the shipping, offshore and logistics arenas have earned us an international reputation for excellence and innovation. We are often cited as the leading law firm in the shipping sector, and we are both proud and honored by such noteworthy recognition from our industry peers in the United States and around the world. We represent banks, institutional investors and private equity funds, lessors, lessees, shipowners, ship managers and other institutions in connection with a broad range of matters.
With offices in New York City and Washington, D.C., we offer convenient access for our clients while maintaining proximity to key financial institutions, shipping companies, legislators, government officials and regulators. Together, our offices offer an experienced, highly skilled, dedicated group of partners, counsel, associates and legal assistants distinguished by their industry experience, responsiveness, efficiency, focus and flexibility.
Chambers Review
Seward & Kissel LLP has an esteemed maritime finance practice that regularly handles high-profile transactions for significant international clients. The team is well-known for being highly capable in private equity, capital markets and complex commercial financing transactions. The firm offers further notable expertise in US flag, tax and bankruptcy matters and is utilized by entities operating in the shipping, offshore and logistics sectors.
Work Highlights
- Seward & Kissel LLP represented Crédit Agricole in a senior secured term loan and revolving credit facility, secured by ten Bahamian flagged modern very large gas carriers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team offer a very high degree of responsiveness."
"The firm has great capital markets abilities in shipping."
"Seward & Kissel is absolutely excellent and a go-to firm in the US."
"The team offer a very high degree of responsiveness."
"The firm has great capital markets abilities in shipping."
"Seward & Kissel is absolutely excellent and a go-to firm in the US."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Timpone is particularly recognized for his expertise in the financing and acquisition of vessels. His clients include prominent banks and shipping operators.
"Mike is incredibly easy to work with, understands the time-sensitive nature of matters and takes a view based on the commercial reality."
"Mike is extremely knowledgeable."
Edward Horton is a capital markets partner with significant experience acting for issuers and underwriters active in the shipping sector. He deftly handles large initial and secondary offerings as well as private placements and financing arrangements arising out of bankruptcy proceedings.
"He is focused, knowledgeable and definitely someone to contact in this space."
"Edward is commercial and very good with clients."
Keith Billotti is recommended for his extensive expertise in capital markets and M&A transactions in the shipping space.
"He is a go-to for large finance queries in shipping."
"Keith is always available."
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