Christoforos Bisbikos > Watson Farley & Williams > Hong Kong, Hong Kong > Lawyer Profile

Acting for blue-chip financial institutions, including international banks, insurance companies, and investment funds, Watson Farley & Williams is praised by clients for its ‘experience’ and ‘invaluable advice’, standing out for its shipping finance and complex sale and leaseback transactions focus. Christoforos Bisbikos and Madeline Leong co-lead the outfit, with the former regularly overseeing projects in the maritime space, while the latter is an expert in the transportation, energy, and natural resources sectors. Marcus Gordon concentrates on dispute resolution claims in shipping, and Valerie Lee is also a key figure wtihin the team.

Watson Farley & Williams handles a range of asset finance and leasing matters, including asset and project finance, structured lending, leasing, and commercial aviation transactions, in addition to advising creditors in major airline restructurings, while maintaining a standout maritime practice. Jim Bell, Charles Viggers, George Macheras, and Christoforos Bisbikos collectively lead the group, and Jackson Chow is lauded for his negotiation skills, often working on cross-border financing and leasing mandates, while Madeline Leong maintains a market-leading reputation in shipping finance. Guan Jian, who regularly deals with international shipping and offshore financing transactions, is another key contact in the group.