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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Marine Finance

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Our robust banking practice includes representation of borrowers and lenders, including several of the region’s leading financial institutions, in a variety of commercial and financial transactions, comprising matters involving:  

• Commercial lending and project finance  

• Maritime-industry financing  

• Letters of credit and other credit enhancement structures  

• Public and structured finance  

• Agents’ or participants’ counsel in syndicated credit facilities  

• Equipment financing and leasing, including leveraged leasing  

• Debt restructuring   

• Oil and gas-industry financing  

• New Markets Tax Credit financing  

• Working capital loans  

• General contract negotiation, including computer software and licensing contracts, and sales supply and service contracts  

Attorneys within this group frequently counsel borrowers and lenders on significant infrastructure projects that change the landscape of communities in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and throughout the state.   

  

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Marine Finance - Louisiana

What the Team is Known For
Phelps Dunbar LLP receives strong market endorsement for its representation of lenders and borrowers in a comprehensive array of transactions. The firm's areas of focus include commercial finance, project finance, public finance, structured finance and new market tax credits.
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Strengths

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  • Phelps Dunbar provide excellent legal representation.

    Marine Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Bart C. Bacigalupi
    Bart C. Bacigalupi

    Bart C. Bacigalupi

    Bart Bacigalupi is building a strong reputation for his work on banking and finance mandates. He advises clients on a range of transactions including those that relate to the marine industry.

    • Bart is efficient, reasonable and easy to work with.

      Marine Finance respondentUSA
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  • James A Stuckey
    James A Stuckey

    James A Stuckey

    James Stuckey is a preeminent financing lawyer whose practice includes corporate and project financing. He demonstrates strength in the energy and real estate sectors, among others.
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  • Lee Adler
    Lee Adler

    Lee Adler

    Lee Adler is well regarded in the market for his broad practice, which includes advising on high value marine finance matters.

    • Lee is very smart and a great attorney.

      Marine Finance respondentUSA
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  • Philip deV. Claverie, Jr.
    Philip deV. Claverie, Jr.

    Philip deV. Claverie, Jr.

    Philip Claverie Jr acts for lenders and borrowers in complex transactions and offers notable expertise in matters concerning the real estate sector.

    • Philip is a very thorough attorney.

      Marine Finance respondentUSA
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