Ben Rose > Norton Rose Fulbright > Singapore, Singapore > Lawyer Profile

Counting 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.

Praised as a ‘great one stop shop for complex cross-border transactions’, Norton Rose Fulbright maintains a prominent position in the region’s aviation, shipping, and offshore sectors, leveraging its broad Asian and global networks to provide advisory services. The team is adept at handling high-value transactions, such as aircraft acquisitions and aviation equipment deals, along with complex portfolio management, often working with leading financial institutions and major regional airlines. Furthermore, the shipping division functions as a pivotal hub, delivering a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the industry. Keith Sandilands is noted for his considerable experience in all aspects of domestic and cross-border sales. He leads the team alongside Ben Rose, who advises on asset and project finance matters, specialising in the shipping, energy and offshore energy sectors. Elsewhere in the team, Sue Ann Gan stands out for her experience in shipping litigation, while Sophie Polisena is noted for her experience acting for international shipping and project financing banks, owners, operators and other financial institutions in syndicated and bilateral debt facilities. Praised as ‘commercial and extremely responsive’, Edward Bentley is another key contact in the group.