Shipping: Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
Band 3
Contact number
+44 20 7283 6000Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright has an outstanding shipping practice with significant global presence across Asia, Europe and the Americas, as well as a respected shipping group in South Africa. The law firm offers:
* Particularly impressive expertise advising on global ship financing matters.
* Additional familiarity handling contentious issues, such as shipping company insolvencies, shipping-related white-collar fraud cases and a variety of marine insurance claims.
* Experience acting for an array of clients including owners, operators, financial institutions and insurers from across the globe.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose is ready to appoint an appropriate team with the right level of expertise and seniority."
"Norton Rose have a global view and come up with alternative solutions."
"Norton Rose is ready to appoint an appropriate team with the right level of expertise and seniority."
"Norton Rose have a global view and come up with alternative solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Harry Theochari is based in London and has a wealth of experience in handling international shipping finance matters. He is well versed in handling structured finance, capital markets and private equity transactions, particularly when advising new investors.
"Harry Theochari is a well-known and active lawyer."
Simon Hartley is based in London and co-heads the firm's global shipping group. Hartley is considered a leading lawyer in international shipping transactions and financings and regularly advises lessors, banks and other financial institutions on lending, leases and other financial matters.
"Simon Hartley provides consistent support and great technical expertise, and proposes practical solutions based on the depth of his commercial understanding."
Dimitri Sofianopoulos is a Greece-based consultant who is noted for his capabilities in asset finance, international capital markets and contract negotiations, as well as corporate law transactions. He typically acts for export credit agencies, banks and shipping companies.
Ben Rose is a Singapore-based lawyer and heads the law firm's shipping and offshore practice in Asia. He is competent in shipping finance and offshore oil and gas transactions, regularly representing lessors, shipping companies, financial institutions and government agencies in an array of matters.
"Ben Rose is an attentive and responsive lawyer."
Brian Devine is based in New York and heads the law firm's transport practice in the USA. He is skilled in handling maritime-related finance matters, typically representing borrowers and financial institutions, both domestic and international.
"Brian Devine is incredibly helpful and has fantastic connections."