Christopher Belisle

Christopher Belisle is Co-Head of Maritime Finance within the Maritime and Transportation Practice. Chris frequently advises on asset-based loan facilities for ships and helicopters and lease financings. He also has extensive corporate experience, including advising in relation to joint ventures, strategic alliances and on the acquisition, disposal and restructuring of companies in addition to company filings and commercial contracts.

Notably, Chris has extensive experience advising on various aspects of the Jones Act for US and international clients including owners, shipbuilders, potential investors, lenders (including DIP lenders) and operators in the Jones Act space.

Chris received his B.A. from State University of New York at Stony Brook and J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in New York and is a member of the Maritime Law Association.