The marine practice at Watson Farley & Williams (New York) LLP leverages ‘deep knowledge’ of the shipping sector, with the team’s extensive expertise extending beyond the US to include Marshall Islands, Liberia and Vanuatu corporate and maritime matters. The firm is praised for its client-centric approach, representing clients in capital markets and private equity transactions, restructurings, insolvencies and sanctions, as well as advising on various aspects of the Jones Act. Senior partner George Paleokrassas is a key name in the New York practice, acting for leading shipping lenders and shipowners in a broad range of transactions; practice head Christopher Belisle is highly regarded for his commercial litigation experience and frequently advises on asset-based loan facilities for ships, lease financings and various aspects of the Jones Act; Steven Hollander handles a range of international transactions; whilst John Benson represents financial institutions, private equity funds and shipowners and operators in cross-border asset-backed structured transactions. Robert Kritzman brings extensive experience within the global cruise sector. Filana Silberberg and Will Vogel are key contacts for corporate and securities matters, and counsel C J Chido acts in cross-border asset-backed financings in the maritime sector.
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Unabhängig vom Legal 500-Forschungsteam zusammengestellt.
- 'Deep knowledge of the law and industry.'
- 'Creativity in finding solutions, real interest in what is in the best interest of the company.'
- 'Loyalty to their clients.'
Kernmandanten
- Altera Infrastructure
- Dorian LPG Ltd.
- Dynagas
- Global Ship Lease
- Globus Maritime Limited
- ICON Energy
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
- Navigator Holdings
- Okeanis Eco Tankers
- Pavimar
Highlight-Mandate
Advised Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (Okeanis), as U.S. securities and Marshall Islands legal counsel, on its listing of common shares on the New York Stock Exchange, including filing and having declared effective a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Advised Icon Energy Corp. on its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Capital Market of 1.25 million common shares at US$4.00 per share. The company’s common shares began trading on July 12, 2024, under the symbol ICON.
Acted as special maritime counsel to SEACOR Holdings Inc. (SEACOR), through its subsidiary Seabulk Tankers, on the formation of a joint venture with Crowley through the final contribution date under the joint venture agreement.
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
John Benson
Steven Hollander
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Filana Silberberg
Will Vogel
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
C J Chido
Praxisleitung
Christopher Belisle
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
George Paleokrassas; John Benson; Steven Hollander; Filana Silderberg; Will Vogel; Robert Kritzman; CJ Chido; Maxi Adamski-De Visser