Alfredo Cabellos
Watson Farley & Williams LLPLauded for its ‘extensive experience in everything related to shipbuilding financing’, the team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP is highly specialised in tax leasing, aquaculture matters and purchase and sale agreements. Leadership is shared between Alfredo Cabellos and Laura Cadenas, noted as ’pro-deal lawyers who always try to find solutions to problems’. Cabellos advises shipowners and banks on tax and structured finance transactions, while Cadenas focuses on the financing of ships and aircraft and advises on shipbuilding contracts. Jose María Pery and Daniel Refoyo provide across-the-board support.
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‘There are few firms as specialised in this area as WFW and they have extensive experience in everything related to shipbuilding financing, particularly in tax lease structures and long-term financing with ECA coverage.'
‘They are lawyers who stand out not only for their technical knowledge but also for their commercial profile. Both Alfredo Cabellos and Laura Cadenas are pro-deal lawyers who always try to find solutions to problems to ensure the successful completion of transactions.'
‘The team is very professional and has good and in-depth knowledge of the market. Their legal advice is always to the point.’
‘Alfredo Cabellos and Daniel Refoyo are excellent lawyers who always give good legal advice. They are pragmatic and service-minded. Their response time is also excellent.’
Key clients
- Banca March
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
- Northvest GmbH
- USV, AS, a joint venture SPV between Østensjø, Solstad Offshore and DeepOcean
- Edda Wind
- Caixabank
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Alfredo Cabellos, Laura Cadenas