Shipping: Finance (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Stephenson Harwood has a leading ship finance team, well reputed for its expertise in a range of transactions. The firm frequently services prominent banks and leasing companies through its offices in Hong Kong and Mainland China, particularly on complex sale and leaseback transactions, syndicated and asset-backed loans and contracts of affreightment. On the litigation side, the team is highly sought after for cargo and contract disputes, and bill of lading and restructuring cases. Stephenson Harwood is regularly instructed by insurance companies, P&I clubs, shipping companies and financial institutions as well as offshore institutions looking for full-service shipping advice.

Mayer Brown's established ship finance practice represents an impressive array of leading financial institutions, ship owners and leasing companies in a range of maritime transactions. The firm handles a host of cross-border matters, including the sale and purchase of ships, leasing deals and offshore vessel mandates. The team provides services concerning mortgage enforcements, ship arrests, and sale and purchase disputes, as well as restructuring and insolvency matters.

Reed Smith has a comprehensive shipping practice that is well regarded in the market for its expertise in all facets of shipping finance and litigation. Its impressive disputes practice covers cargo claims and charter party disputes, regularly acting for ship owners, charterers, insurers and P&I clubs as well as cargo owners. Reed Smith is a respected choice for contentious wet shipping matters, including casualties, collisions and wreck removal. The firm continues to handle complex financings for shipping companies and lessors. The team's mandates include the sale and purchase of ships, leasings and restructuring mandates. Clients include Pertamina and CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company.