Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP

Banking and Finance, Asset Finance (including Ship Finance), Project Finance

Managing Associate

Chinar is a leading ship finance lawyer, recognised for her cross-border maritime work, client-driven approach, and award-winning industry expertise.

With a practice spanning the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, Chinar advises leading financial institutions, shipowners, lessors and operators on their most strategic and high-value maritime and offshore transactions.

Her expertise covers the full spectrum of non-contentious maritime work, including syndicated and bilateral financings, vessel sales and acquisitions, , sale and leasebacks, restructurings, leasing arrangements, shipbuilding contracts and registration and flagging matters. She also plays a key role in the firm’s global yacht and superyacht team, advising on the commercial and financing aspects of yacht transactions.

Chinar is increasingly engaged in the renewable energy space, advising on green finance and sustainability-linked structures across the maritime, offshore, and energy sectors.

Known for her efficiency in managing multi-jurisdictional transactions, Chinar is praised by clients for her responsiveness, clarity, and proactive approach to solving complex issues. Her positive, solutions-focused mindset and practical style ensure clients feel supported at every stage of a deal.

An active member of the UAE branch of the Women in Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), Chinar champions the advancement of women in the maritime and trade industries and actively contributes to diversity and leadership initiatives across the sector.