Shipping: Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
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Watson Farley & Williams has an exceptional practice with highly respected capabilities in ship finance transactions. Substantial global presence with practitioners across the USA, the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm offers:
* Experience acting for an impressive list of owners, operators, lenders and financial institutions across the globe.
* Considerable aptitude for shipbuilding financing, including in regard to LNG carriers and cruise ships.
Notable Practitioners
Nigel Thomas is a London-based adviser who remains highly regarded for his expert knowledge of shipping law, international finance and commercial shipping. He assists clients with a range of transactional matters.
"Nigel Thomas is very well known in the market."
Lindsey Keeble is a London-based practitioner who is highly commended for her work in structured finance, leasing and shipping transactions. She is particularly noted for advising borrowers and financiers on export credit, project finance and maritime and offshore assets, as well as for her knowledge in the cruise and LNG sectors.
Madeline Leong is based in Hong Kong and heads the law firm's Asia assets and structured finance group. She is well regarded for her capabilities in financings, debt restructurings, and cross-border leasing and financing mandates.
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Global Market Leaders