Transportation: Shipping: Finance
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Hogan Lovells has a notable shipping finance practice, offering advice on tax leases, debt restructuring and vessel financing. The law firm regularly represents leading French and international banks and financial institutions on ship financing. It is also well versed in handling the financing of superyachts.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Cathay Capital and SeaOwl on the financing of the acquisition of Sofresud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hogan Lovells is one of the well-established firms in the transportation sector in Paris and internationally. I highly recommend them for any transaction, especially those involving complex negotiations with a cross-border element."
"The team in the Paris office is fully bilingual. The firm also has a network of offices around the world, which greatly facilitates cross-border operations."
"They are subject matter experts and always available at any time."
"They have a great level of flexibility and have a great capacity to understand the specificities of clients."
"Hogan Lovells is one of the well-established firms in the transportation sector in Paris and internationally. I highly recommend them for any transaction, especially those involving complex negotiations with a cross-border element."
"The team in the Paris office is fully bilingual. The firm also has a network of offices around the world, which greatly facilitates cross-border operations."
"They are subject matter experts and always available at any time."
"They have a great level of flexibility and have a great capacity to understand the specificities of clients."
Notable Practitioners
Alexander Premont has an established practice in asset finance, and he regularly assists banks with the financing of both aircraft and shipping vessels.
"Alexander Premont is highly commercial with a pragmatic spirit. He has a considerable work capacity and in-depth expertise in financing cases, regardless of their level of complexity."
"Alexander always follows through from the beginning to the end of our deals. He has the right combination of technical competence and commercial awareness to help find the most pragmatic and efficient solutions."
"He works tirelessly and he is really attentive to service, really reactive. His commercial awareness is also excellent; he understands the mechanics of the transaction."