With a long track record drafting loan documentation under English law, the ‘very experienced’ team at Stephenson Harwood is a popular choice among lenders where it provides ’cost-effective and commercial‘ advice across both commoditised mandates and deals involving highly complex and bespoke structures. Nigel Bowen-Morris ’understands how to balance the local needs of his clients to the more corporate international finance scene’ and is a favourite among both creditors and debtors in relation to sophisticated cross-border loans. Chris Vartzis has ‘impeccable knowledge and experience in the shipping industry’ and provides very solutions-oriented advice, as a result of his willingness to act, in effect, as ’a broker between lenders and borrowers, thereby facilitating the loan documentation process’. Vartzis co-heads a team alongside Bowen-Morris that is staffed by a ‘combination of ambitious young professionals and seasoned experts’, and is also able to leverage the expertise of lawyers based out of other key international offices including London.
Testimonials
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‘The very experienced team is able to advise any financial institution on shipping finance matters not only on plain vanilla transactions but also in more complex structures. There is always a high level of attention to detail and proper due diligence in every transaction.’
‘The team has been together for many years and has gained not only huge experience but they work as a team/one person thus the whole process of documentation is fast and cost-effective and commercial, without jeopardizing the quality of service and work done.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank
Work highlights
- Acted for ABN Amro in connection with an amendment and restatement agreement to a secured term loan facility extended to Star Bulk Carriers Corp, one of the largest shipping companies listed on NASDAQ.