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Holland & Knight is one of the few “shipbuilder to shipbreaker” maritime law practices in the United States, providing strategic guidance and innovative solutions across the full spectrum of maritime matters, including business, technical, financial, tax, regulatory, investigation, litigation and environmental issues.

This comprehensive and in-depth experience ensures an informed and precise response to any maritime matter across the globe. With more than 70 attorneys, our Maritime Team is one of the largest and most geographically diverse such U.S. practices, consistently recognized as a leading firm in maritime law by national and international publications.

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What the Team is Known For

• Notable expertise in the development of interpleader claims in cases arising from the collapse of the OW Bunker Group.

• Significant experience advising leading clientele, including US and foreign banks, governmental finance support entities, investors, P&I clubs and shipping companies.

Holland & Knight has a strong US team which maintains robust capabilities in shipping litigation work as well as a compact shipping finance team centred on its New York office. The law firm offers:

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mike Timpone
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Mike Timpone
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Michael Timpone, based in New York, leads the firm’s transportation finance group and has extensive experience advising on international maritime acquisitions.

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Christopher R Nolan
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Christopher Noland advises clients on recovery and environmental damage claims, among other matters. He divides his time between the firm’s New York and Chicago offices.

Chris is a go-to person for expedient and well sounded advice. He always brings valuable reflections to the table and is a fantastic resource for discussing legal strategy.

Jovi Tenev
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Jovi Tenev
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Jovi Tenev is a skilled practitioner who handles shipping finance matters and has expertise spanning M&A, restructurings, and related transactions. He is based in New York.

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Mike Timpone
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Jovi Tenev
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Jovi Tenev
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Christopher R Nolan
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Members

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Gerald Morrissey

Kurt Plankl

Kurt Plankl

Richard Furey

Sophia Agathis