Sophie Polisena
Norton Rose FulbrightCounting financial institutions, lessors, shipping and energy companies, and government agencies among its key roster of clients, Norton Rose Fulbright maintains an impressive track record in shipping finance matters, in addition to project financing for offshore oil and gas vessels and rigs, sale and leasebacks, M&A, commercial contracts, financial restructurings and insolvencies, and disputes. Ben Rose leads the team and stands out for his expertise in shipping finance transactions, while Sue Ann Gan acts for financial institutions, lessees and owners in both financing and restructuring mandates. The team, which is praised for its ‘exceptional dedication to understanding and addressing the specific needs of its client’, is well-placed to advise on Singapore law matters through its Formal Law Alliance with Ascendant Legal LLC, where Edgar Chin is a key contact.
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Testimonials
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- 'This firm stands out for its exceptional dedication to understanding and addressing the specific needs of its clients. Their deep specialisation across various areas in shipping ensures they provide tailored, strategic advice. The firm's professionals bring not only technical expertise but also practical industry experience, making their counsel highly relevant and effective.'
- 'Edgar Chin is prompt and commercial in his approach. He is familiar with a broad range of admiralty and shipping matters, and has been particularly effective in our wet shipping matters.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Committee of secured creditors on the restructuring of Vroon
- Green Shipping Fund (with Prow Capital B.V. as its fund manager)
- HSBC
- RRJ Capital
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Yinson Production
Work highlights
- Advised Yinson Production on a $1.035 billion senior secured notes issuance.
- Advised a club of lenders led by long-term client Standard Chartered Bank on a US$145m financing for BW Batangas, owned by BW Group.
- Advised subsidiaries of Yinson Holdings Berhad in relation to the financing and call option arrangements in respect of a modern, low-emission floating, production, storage and offloading vessel, to be chartered to Enauta Energia S.A. and operated by a subsidiary of Yinson in the Atlanta Field located in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ben Rose
Norton Rose FulbrightNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sue Ann Gan
Norton Rose FulbrightPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ben Rose