Drawing upon ‘excellent knowledge’ of the shipping market, Hill Dickinson LLP has a ’strong understanding of the clients’ commercial needs and provides practical advice’ to ship owners/borrowers, large corporates, banks, alternative lenders and private equity funds across a wide spectrum of transactional work. Appreciated for his ‘strong commercial knowledge and legal acumen’, team head Jasel Chauhan leads from the front and as well as his strong borrower side finance offering, is also highly skilled at advising on ship sale and purchase and shipbuilding matters. With a ’deep understanding across all facets of the shipping industry’, Vanessa Tzoannos provides ‘very insightful and business oriented’ advice, including within the mercantile and yachting sectors, where her offshore law capability (Marshall Islands and Liberia) adds value to clients. Anthony Paizes also has strong offshore credentials and provides ’high-quality advice on banking and corporate issues’ within the maritime sector. Senior associate Kostas Karachalios is also recommended.
Testimonials
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‘It is a great team with excellent knowledge and understanding of shipping finance. They are very responsive and always make themselves available.’
‘They are quick, responsive, understand the client's commercial needs and provide practical advice.’
Key clients
- Tsavliris Salvage Group
- Five Oceans Salvage
Work highlights
- Advised owners as a special counsel for matters of Marshall Islands law in relation to a $650m offering of senior secured notes.
- Advising OM Maritime in relation to the corporate and financing arrangements for the acquisition of a number of containership vessels.