Christopher Belisle

Practice Areas

Christopher is a partner in the finance group at Watson Farley & Williams (New York). Focussed primarily on the maritime and aviation sectors, Chris frequently advises on asset-based loan facilities for ships and helicopters and lease financings. He also has extensive corporate experience, including advising in relation to joint ventures, strategic alliances and on the acquisition, disposal and restructuring of companies in addition to company filings and commercial contracts.

Having spent many years as a litigator, Chris is experienced in commercial litigation matters involving loan transactions, securities, swaps and derivatives and representation of creditors in insolvencies and workouts. He also advises financial institutions, borrowers and traders on commodities trading and environmental issues.

Career

Chris is ranked in Band 3 for Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance - USA – Nationwide in Chambers USA, noting that "He is intelligent, thoughtful and asks good questions."

Her is also recommended as a key lawyer for Transport: Shipping - Finance in The Legal 500 US.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Maritime Law Association