Chambers Review
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Transportation: Shipping: Finance - France
What the Team is Known For
Stephenson Harwood provides leading expertise in shipping finance matters, assisting clients with tax leases, acquisition finance and restructuring mandates. The law firm benefits from a strong worldwide network of offices in key shipping locations such as the UK and China. It is also recognised for its experience handling asset financing in the aviation sector, particularly involving the acquisition and financing of aircraft. Its clients include leading international financial institutions as well as airlines.
Strengths
Stephenson Harwood has a strong market position and an experienced team.
The team are always quick to respond and provide quality service.
The lawyers conduct diligent research and are able to impart information in a clear and concise manner.
I have been very satisfied with Stephenson Harwood. The law firm is very responsive and helpful.
The team are confident and provide clear advice to clients.
Work Highlights
Stephenson Harwood advised Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection on the USD1 billion financing of two ultra-luxury cruise vessels.
Notable practitioners
Alain Gautron has a respected shipping finance practice and is highly regarded for his expertise in French tax lease financing. He represents banks, cruise lines and ship owners.
Alain Gautron is a clear reference for maritime finance. He is solution-oriented, he has a strong track record and with him, we can be sure to have someone to respond to our needs.
Ezio Dal Maso handles financing and refinancing mandates involving cruise ships, LNG vessels and yachts. His client base includes banks, cruise lines and private individuals. He is qualified to practise in France, England and Italy.
Making his debut in the rankings, Florent Rigaud is routinely mandated by aircraft lessors to assist on finance and corporate aviation mandates.
Florent is very responsive, thorough and competent. It is always a pleasure to work with him.
Hortense Atthenont-Duret earns a position in the rankings this year, following impressive market support. She assists French and international clients with shipping finance mandates, including tax lease financings.
Hortense brings technical skills and is becoming a great specialist in this area.