Lauded for its ‘innovation, availability, and work capacity’, HFW is particularly well-versed in tax lease structures. The team is led by Jean-Marc Zampa, who is noted for his strength in complex financial transactions, including international syndicated loans, acquisition finance, asset finance, export finance, and tax-advantaged financings. Zampa is well-equipped to advise both shipowners and banks, with extensive experience in big-ticket ship financings under the French tax lease structure, coupled with export credit cover for cruise vessels and container ships. The team is bolstered by the recent addition of Paolo Pinna, who joined from Norton Rose Fulbright in 2024 and specialises in shipping and export finance, project finance, restructuring, and acquisition finance.
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'High quality.'
'They are particularly strong in maritime financing in the form of tax leasing.'
'Jean-Marc Zampa remains very involved in the files.'
'Innovation, availability, and work capacity.'
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Jean-Marc Zampa
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Paolo Pinna