Watson Farley & Williams
Client SatisfactionWatson Farley & Williams handles a range of asset finance and leasing matters, including asset and project finance, structured lending, leasing, and commercial aviation transactions, in addition to advising creditors in major airline restructurings, while maintaining a standout maritime practice. Jim Bell, Charles Viggers, George Macheras, and Christoforos Bisbikos collectively lead the group, and Jackson Chow is lauded for his negotiation skills, often working on cross-border financing and leasing mandates, while Madeline Leong maintains a market-leading reputation in shipping finance. Guan Jian, who regularly deals with international shipping and offshore financing transactions, is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Jackson Chow is very familiar with the business demands and management characteristics of clients in the Asia-Pacific region, has excellent communication skills, and extensive experience in working with local lawyers in various Asia-Pacific countries.'
‘The team is one the most experienced teams in the region.’
‘Madeline Leong, Christoforos Bisbikos, Valerie Lee, and Dora Ying are partners who have provided excellent service in financing deals with quick turnaround time no matter the time zone.’
‘The firm has a high level of legal expertise and is able to provide clear and effective solutions in financing negotiations and promote the successful closure of projects.'
‘Jackson Chow is outstanding and able to provide effective solutions that are acceptable to both parties when negotiations reach a deadlock.'
Key clients
- Pacific Basin
- BNP Paribas, Hong Kong
- CACIB, Hong Kong
- Evergreen Group
- Wah Kwong Group
- Huayang Maritime Center
- Seacon
- CIB Leasing
- BOC Leasing
- ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- China Merchants Commerce Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
- CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- CCB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- CITIC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- Jiangsu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- SPDB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited
- Guangzhou Shipping Exchange
- CZB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
- Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- CDB Aviation Lease Finance
- CALC
- China Southern Airlines
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners: Aviation Finance
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jackson Chow
Watson Farley & WilliamsLeading partners: Shipping Finance
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Christoforos Bisbikos
Watson Farley & WilliamsPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jim Bell, Charles Viggers, George Macheras, Christoforos Bisbikos