East Asia - Hong Kong

CMS

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The addition of Conor Warde from Mayer Brown in February 2023 has significantly revitalised CMS’s shipping finance practice. Tim Elliott leads the practice, sharing the helm with Warde, who contributes his expertise in advising clients on transactional, corporate, regulatory, and policy matters within ship finance and maritime transactions. Elliott’s specialisation spans a wide array of debt and leasing transactions across various asset classes, with a particular emphasis on offshore oil and gas shipping. London-based consultant Keith Wilson handles some Asia-related aviation finance and leasing work.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The lawyers are highly professional and experienced. They can handle different types of leasing projects, and the quality and efficiency are guaranteed.'

  • ‘Conor Warde pays attention to customer needs, pays attention to service feedback, and can establish a continuous and good partnership with customers.'

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Key clients

  • Bumi Armada Berhad
  • CCB Asia

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Work highlights

  • Advised a PRC financial leasing company on the lease financing of three roll-on/roll-off vehicle and passenger ferries to be utilised in Europe.
  • Advised a shipping company on the sale of 12 vessels to the respective bareboat charterer upon its exercise of the purchase option under the respective bareboat charter.

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