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Global Guide 2024 : Singapore
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Watson Farley & Williams's expert team handles the full range of shipping finance matters in Singapore. The lawyers advise international banks and shipping companies on sale and leaseback transactions, sale and purchase agreements, restructuring and offshore transactions. The practice has particular expertise in the financing of vessels involved in the offshore oil and gas industry, including FPSOs and LNG carriers, and also has notable experience on JOLCO lending structures. The firm also offers litigation expertise. The firm's clients include Sapura Energy, Hamburg Commercial Bank and ING Bank.
Watson Farley & Williams advises on a wide range of maritime corporate and transport matters for international and Korean lenders, South Korean government entities and leading ship-owning and operating companies. The firm is a popular choice of counsel for banking clients. Andrew Nimmo is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Watson Farley & Williams advised Hamburg Commercial Bank in relation to a senior secured term loan facility totalling AUD95 million. The loan was arranged for Hamburg Bulk Carriers to refinance seven Liberian-flagged vessels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a strong team approach which brings speed and quality in their response."
"They have a very knowledgeable and robust team as well as a global footprint to assist us in multiple jurisdictions."
"They have a strong team approach which brings speed and quality in their response."
"They have a very knowledgeable and robust team as well as a global footprint to assist us in multiple jurisdictions."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Nimmo is well regarded in the Singapore legal market and is experienced in handling ship finance matters for shipping companies and international banks. He also has significant expertise regarding offshore energy.
"He is professional and enthusiastic."
"He is thorough, commercially astute and a good negotiator."
Lizzie Roe offers expertise in representing both lenders and borrowers in complex and high-value shipping financing matters.
"She is very involved and knows the industry inside out."
Ranked Lawyers at
Watson Farley & Williams
Singapore