Able to ‘put together cross-border teams with the required level of expertise’, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US shipping practice comprises teams in both New York and Texas that are able to leverage the expertise of the firm’s shipping team globally for cross-border matters. The team routinely represents US and foreign banks in international shipping transactions, while being increasingly active on behalf of non-traditional sources of ship financing, such as funds, governmental finance support entities, and capital markets deals’ issuers. The group advises on the gamut of ship financings, including private debt and equity placements, finance and securities arrangements, and secured and unsecured financing. The firm additionally has a robust structured finance practice. Focused on the representation of financial institutions and borrowers, US head of transport Brian Devine is a specialist in maritime-related assets. Providing key support, past-President of the Connecticut Chapter of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association, Kassandra Savicki, is an expert in maritime and international finance; and Julie Pateman Ward assists with significant corporate restructurings. All attorneys named are based in the firm’s New York office.
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‘Very approachable and can effectively put together cross-border teams with the required level of expertise.’
‘Very responsive to clients’ needs, resulting in excellent cooperation with in-house legal teams.'
‘Great accuracy and efficiency.’
‘Brian Devine is always available and provides reliable advice.’
‘Brian Devine -very approachable and no-fuss clear advice, and very well connected across NRF offices globally.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO
- Credit Agricole
- National Australia Bank Limited
- Citibank, N.A.
- Altera Infrastructure L.P.
- MOL
Work highlights
- Advised the lender on a senior secured amended credit facility of up to $485m.
- Advising National Australia Bank on the up-to $57.5m amended and restated credit agreement for two rail ferries, which relates to a joint venture between a US-based shipping company and a rail company.
- Advised acquirer on the acquisition of Connecticut-based tanker owner Fairfield Chemical Carriers for $400m.
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Brian Devine