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Watson Farley & Williams

Shipping: International: Finance

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Watson Farley & Williams

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Shipping: International: Finance - Singapore

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams' 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.

Foreign Desk

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised an Asian financial institution on a USD202 million sustainability-linked JOLCO with Ocean Network Express as lessee and Financial Partners Group as equity provider for two portfolios of container boxes.

Strengths

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  • Watson Farley have subject knowledge and a network of experts in their firm.

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  • We have worked with WFW on various complex matters and the result is always excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Nimmo
    Andrew Nimmo

    Andrew Nimmo

    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.

    • Andrew is hands-on with the projects he takes on.

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  • Lizzie Roe
    Lizzie Roe

    Lizzie Roe

    Lizzie Roe offers expertise in representing both lenders and borrowers in complex and high-value shipping financing matters.

    • Lizzie is an excellent maritime lawyer. She is great at coming up with simple solutions to complex problems while understanding the commercial issues at play.

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