Ranking tables
Shipping: Finance | Global
Global Market Leaders
Rankings overview for Departments
Advokatfirmaet Thommessen AS 1 Years Ranked
Clyde & Co LLP 6 Years Ranked
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS 6 Years Ranked- Ehlermann Rindfleisch Gadow
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Norton Rose FulbrightShipping: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked• Experience acting for an array of clients including owners, operators, financial institutions and insurers from across the globe.
1 Stephenson Harwood LLPShipping: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedStephenson Harwood is a highly regarded international practice with significant presence in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Piraeus, Singapore and Seoul. The law firm offers:
1 Watson Farley & WilliamsShipping: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked• Considerable aptitude for shipbuilding financing, including in regard to LNG carriers and cruise ships.
Band 2
2 HFWShipping: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked• Considerable expertise in handling shipping disputes work, across both litigation and arbitration.
2 Holland & Knight LLPShipping: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked• Notable expertise in the development of interpleader claims in cases arising from the collapse of the OW Bunker Group.
2 Reed Smith LLPShipping: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked• Familiarity acting for an impressive list of clients, ranging from owners and operators to P&I clubs and financial institutions.
2 Seward & Kissel LLPShipping: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked• Additional strength handling related capital markets, corporate finance and regulatory matters.
Band 3
3 Advokatfirmaet Thommessen ASShipping: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedAdvokatfirmaet Thommessen is widely regarded as a strong firm in shipping finance, consistently advising on complex and high-value transactions in the Nordic and global maritime markets. The law firm offers:
• Expertise in a range of transactions, including leasings and purchases.
• A strong client base consisting of shipping companies and financial institutions, among others.
• Additional strength in handling regulatory matters.
3 Clyde & Co LLPShipping: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked• Considerable strength in a range of areas, advising clients on both wet and dry shipping issues. Regularly mandated by P&I clubs on high-profile collision claims.
3 Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma ASShipping: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked• Expertise in handling sophisticated and high-value financing transactions for a variety of renowned clients.