The maritime finance team at Seward & Kissel LLP harnesses ‘first class understanding’ of the shipping sector to advise a stellar roster of public maritime companies and financial institutions in their full range of corporate and transactional activities. The team regularly advises clients in loan transactions, financial and operating leases, securitization and other global financing transactions. The New York-based practice is jointly spearheaded by ’leaders in the field’: Keith Billotti advises in complex maritime transactions; Edward S Horton focuses upon corporate securities law, representing domestic and international issuers and underwriters in connection to various securities transactions. Sophia Agathis, Mike Timpone, and Kurt Plankl have departed the team.
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Témoignages
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- ‘They are the best New York City ship finance practice, bar none.’
- ‘Keith Billotti and Ted Horton are top notch, leaders in their field.’
- ‘Over the past year, we have collaborated extensively with Seward & Kissel LLP on various capital markets transactions involving shipping companies. Their exceptional expertise in the New York Stock Exchange stands out, enabling them to offer precise guidance on even the most complex issues. Seward & Kissel LLP consistently demonstrates outstanding professionalism and efficiency in resolving intricate matters, with their prompt responsiveness being another significant strength.’
- ‘Edward Horton is highly esteemed for his profound expertise in shipping, ship finance, and capital markets. Drawing from his extensive experience, he offers legal advice that is insightful, commercially savvy, and indispensable for clients managing complex issues in these industries.’
- ‘The team has deep knowledge about the shipping industry combined with a first class understanding of the legal framework for ship finance matters. This combination is much better with Seward & Kissel LLP, than with any other US law firms I have worked with. They are proactive, efficient, and pleasant to work with.’
Clients clés
- DNB Bank ASA
- Scorpio Tankers Inc.
- First Citizens Bank
- Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank
- ING Bank NV
- SFL Corp. Ltd
- Euronav NV
- Torm PLCFlex LNG Ltd.
- EnTrust Global (Blue Ocean Funds)
Points forts
- Advised DNB Bank ASA in connection with a $50,000,000 senior secured term loan facility guaranteed by Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd.
- Advised Eldorado drilling AS in connection with a $550,000,000 financing for two drillships.
- Advised Blue Ocean Funds in connection with a $122,000,000 Senior Secured Term Loan guaranteed by SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Keith Billotti; Edward Horton