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Reed Smith have long-term vision, collaboration and client focus.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAReed smith have the right combination of nimbleness and practicality.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAFew firms are built to cover shipping on an industry-wide basis. Reed Smith is able to do that while doing some of the best work in the market.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAReed Smith have the ability to integrate expertise in traditional corporate M&A matters with expertise in the maritime industry.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAReed Smith's deep knowledge of the maritime industry and commercial savvy distinguish them.
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Up and Coming Alice Colarossi
Alice Colarossi is a highly regarded maritime transportation attorney. She is adept at advising clients in relation to structuring and financing vessel transactions, in addition to particular expertise in regulatory matters and US Jones Act requirements.
Alice is one of the most exceptional young attorneys in the maritime space and has an excellent legal mind and awareness of the industry.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAAlice is extremely helpful in resolving important legal questions regarding acquisitions and continues to be an asset.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAWhen she comes to a deal, she has the ability to take it all on and has a very strong memory.
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Up and Coming Han Deng
Han Deng is a go-to partner for her clients, advising them on a range of maritime finance matters including secured loan facilities, leasing and debt restructuring. She also has deep experience representing clients in corporate M&A, joint ventures and regulatory issues.
Han has a disposition that clients really appreciate, she's very focused on customer service and making sure clients are getting what they need, when they need it.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAHan is an excellent attorney and a leader in the maritime practice at Reed Smith.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAHan Deng brings decades of experience together with a deep commercial understanding. She also has an engaging manner and is greatly trusted by clients.
Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Finance respondentUSAHan Deng is very knowledgeable and practical.
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Ranked Individuals at Reed Smith LLP (2)
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Alice Colarossi
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