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Watson Farley & Williams

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Watson Farley & Williams

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Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Watson Farley & Williams has an exceptional practice with highly respected capabilities in ship finance transactions. Substantial global presence with practitioners across the USA, the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

• Experience acting for an impressive list of owners, operators, lenders and financial institutions across the globe.

• Considerable aptitude for shipbuilding financing, including in regard to LNG carriers and cruise ships.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersLindsey Keeble
    Eminent PractitionersLindsey Keeble

    Lindsey Keeble

    Lindsey Keeble, the managing partner at Watson Farley in London, specialises in structured finance and leasing within the maritime sector.

  • Band 2Madeline Leong
    Band 2Madeline Leong

    Madeline Leong

    Madeline Leong, based in the firm’s Hong Kong office, chairs its Asia assets and structured finance group and is highly regarded for her expertise in financings and debt restructurings.

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