Asset Finance: Shipping Finance

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With asset finance lawyers in all 19 of the firm’s offices, WFW has more specialist asset finance partners than any other international law firm. In addition to the size of our practice, the WFW Asset Finance team has a depth of experience, breadth of expertise and level of sophistication in our work that makes WFW stand out from other firms.

Maritime

WFW possesses the largest dedicated maritime finance legal team of any firm in the world, advising in every segment of the shipping industry, including wet and dry bulk, containers and container boxes, drilling rigs and offshore support vessels, cruise, yachts and ferries. Beyond purely maritime transport, our team also has considerable expertise in related sectors such as offshore oil and gas, LNG and ports and logistics. 

Aviation

WFW’s aviation finance team is the largest in the UK, the largest in Europe, the largest in Asia, and the largest globally, by both partner and associate headcount. The team has a world-class reputation and comprises leading lawyers with a thorough understanding of the latest developments in the sector. The team have advised on many of the industry’s award-winning and high-profile transactions. WFW are on the legal panel for more aviation financiers than any other law firm. We were also recently re-appointed to the prestigious European ECA panel.

Rail

WFW has a growing Rail practice and already advises key players, both operators and financiers.