Noted for its stellar offering in shipping finance, Watson Farley & Williams LLP advises on matters concerning sustainability-linked financing, sale and purchases, new-building contracts, finance leasing and shipping work-outs, with additional experience in commodity disputes, ship arrests and maritime casualty cases. Hong Kong-based Madeline Leong jointly leads the practice alongside Sumeet Malhotra, who represents clients in international commodity trading and shipping disputes, while Andrew Nimmo advises on project and asset financings, leasing transactions and joint venture structures in the maritime sector. Other key contacts in the group include Lizzie Roe and Kimarie Cheang.
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Témoignages
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‘A strong team who are able to provide support on any given case. They understand what the client needs and actively propose workable solutions.’
'Kimarie Cheang's strong work ethic is greatly valued. She is able to discern our commercial needs very quickly and provide tailored solutions. Remains attentive throughout any matter and ensures that you are well supported.'
'Strong expertise in shipping disputes. Provide close and prompt support with practical and commercial solutions.'
Clients clés
- ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch
- Credit Agricole Asia Shipfinance Limited
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Oversea- Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Berge Bulk
- BW Group
- BNP Paribas
- Armada 98/2 Pte. Ltd.
- Oka Tanker Pte Ltd
Points forts
- Advised a syndicate of seven banks (ING Bank N.V., Singapore Branch as coordinating bank, bookrunner and facility agent) on a US$315m financing for six very large gas carriers (VLGCs) for Petredec Global Pte Ltd.
- Advised The Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) as lender in a syndicated facility to the Polish shipowner Polska Żegluga Morska.
- Advised Hafnia on a sustainability-linked revolving credit facility of approximately US$303m, provided by a syndicate of eight banks comprising BNP Paribas, Citibank, Danske Bank, DBS Bank, IYO Bank, Nordea Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
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Les grands avocats de demain
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Lizzie Roe
Responsable de la pratique
Madeline Leong; Sumeet Malhotra
Autres avocats clés
Andrew Nimmo; Lizzie Roe; Kimarie Cheang