Shipping: Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
Band 2
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(020) 7329 4422Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood is a highly regarded international practice with significant presence in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Piraeus, Singapore and Seoul. The law firm offers:
* Excellent knowledge in ship finance and an impressive ability to deal with contentious matters.
* Notable experience operating on behalf of banks, insurers and ship builders, owners and operators on matters such as debt refinancing or offshore drilling contracts.
* Significant talent for wet and dry shipping mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stephenson Harwood is a leading firm."
"Stephenson Harwood is a leading firm."
Notable Practitioners
Iain Young is a Singapore-based consultant with a good reputation in handling complex shipping and offshore matters in Asia. He typically advises ship owners, lessors, operators and shipping finance banks on transactions.
Nigel Bowen-Morris is based in Piraeus and has a recognised global shipping practice. He works on a host of matters, including financing issues.
Alain Gautron is a Paris-based lawyer with strong experience in asset finance and transportation. He has strong skills in a range of matters, including French tax lease financing.
Gregg Johnston is a Singapore-based lawyer who heads the law firm's shipping and offshore finance team. He handles loans, restructurings, leasings, S&P and joint ventures, and he usually advises financiers, banks, ship owners and export credit agencies.