Holland & Knight LLP

Kurt B. Plankl is an asset finance attorney in Holland & Knight's New York office. Mr. Plankl focuses on the representation of U.S. and international lenders and borrowers in connection with secured loans and other financing transactions.

Mr. Plankl also has experience with matters ranging from the formation of joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and asset finance transactions to the sale and purchase of vessels. A significant portion of his practice also involves offshore registries, including the Marshall Islands and Liberian registries and the interpretation of their maritime and corporate laws.

In addition, Mr. Plankl has represented numerous clients involved in the offshore sector, including offshore wind, advising clients on the application of U.S. coastwise laws and corporate structuring strategies to comply with the Jones Act.

Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Plankl was an attorney at a leading New York law firm. Previously, he worked in the maritime industry, where he held several leadership positions at a privately held maritime and corporate registry service provider that administers the maritime and corporate programs for the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Mr. Plankl also held a non-renewed Third Mate Unlimited Oceans License from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and sailed for a marine construction and dredging contractor.