Nigel Thomas

Practice Areas

Nigel is the firm’s Chairman and a Partner in the Assets and Structured Finance Group.

Nigel has been a Partner at Watson Farley & Williams since 1988.

He specialises in international finance with an emphasis on shipping finance, commercial shipping and the offshore and cruise industries. He advises a number of players in, and financiers to, the shipping industry and has previously been Singapore and Oslo Office Head.

Career

Nigel is recognised a leading shipping finance lawyer both for the UK and globally by Chambers UK, Chambers Global and Legal 500 UK. In 2019, Chambers UK recognised his “esteemed reputation in the ship finance sphere,” with a client noting that “he is very well known for his approach and expertise. He has a very deep understanding and knowledge of the sector. He is also clear, concise and commercial”.