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Watson Farley & Williams is an established and experienced law firm within the ship finance sector that benefits from a superb global brand and links to a wide network of international offices. The team offers particular expertise in tax lease structures to finance the construction of a variety of ships such as offshore support vessels and luxury cruise ships. The financing and refinancing of shipbuilding projects in Spain also fall within the firm's excellent offering, whereby its team often acts for foreign shipowners and corporates. Watson Farley & Williams also handles bond agreements and export finance mandates, as well as financing-related disputes. Its prestigious client list includes shipping companies, shipyards and banks.
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"Watson Farley & Williams is good at simplifying it for you and guides you through the commercial side."
"The team offers quick turnaround and is always available."
"Watson Farley & Williams is good at simplifying it for you and guides you through the commercial side."
"The team offers quick turnaround and is always available."
Notable Practitioners
Alfredo Cabellos is one of the leading practitioners in this area, esteemed for his strength in complex financing and refinancing mandates in regard to ship construction and acquisition, as well as tax lease schemes. He also handles international disputes.
"Alfredo Cabellos is always able to attend and deliver."
"I think he is a very good professional with extensive experience in this market."
Laura Cadenas assists with a variety of mandates including the refinancing and financing of vessel acquisitions and construction, often involving tax lease schemes. She also handles issuances of bonds.
"Laura Cadenas is an active and knowledgeable expert."
"Laura Cadenas is a partner with a great future. She is very close and friendly and you feel good working with her."