Paolo Pinna
HFW
HFW
Client SatisfactionLeveraging its extensive global network, the shipping finance team at HFW provides expert counsel to major financial institutions as well as shipowners and maritime enterprises. The team specialises in a wide array of high-value, cross-border matters, with a particular focus on financing through tax lease structures. Jean-Marc Zampa, with over two decades of specialised expertise in large, complex financial transactions, leads the Paris team. He routinely advises both shipowners and banks on various transactional matters, enhancing the team’s comprehensive service, which encompasses international syndicated loans, acquisition finance, asset finance, and export and tax-advantaged financings. Since publication, the team welcomed Paolo Pinna who joined from Norton Rose Fulbright in May 2024.
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- 'A pragmatic and attentive team. Great knowledge of the market.'
- 'Jean-Marc Zampa is a great professional and demonstrates a lot of professionalism and pragmatism. His solid experience in the sector allows us to move forward with confidence.'
- 'Excellent quality of service.'
- We recommend Jean-Marc Zampa.'
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Jean-Marc Zampa