Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP advises on the full range of vessel financing, undertaking high-end, structured, and complex transaction work for an impressive roster of clients. The Paris shipping finance practice is also well-equipped to advise on both the financing of individual vessels and portfolios of vessels or as part of large corporate acquisitions, corporate financings, reorganisations, and restructurings. Alexander Premont leads the team, harnessing extensive experience in asset financings, notably representing banks and large shipping groups on large fleet financings. Stephanie Saunders is a specialist in asset financing across the shipping and aviation sectors, including the private wealth market, while Tam Guerout advises on complex asset financings with multijurisdictional elements.
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'Alexander Premont's expertise is recognised in the market.'
'The team is very reactive.'
'Alexander Premont has a problem solving approach.'
'Excellent availability and knowledge of the sector. Alexander Premont's team is particularly professional, responsive, and attentive to its customers.'
'Alexander Premont has excellent business sense, and extensive experience. Stephanie Saunders has great rigor and encyclopedic knowledge of the sector.'
'An exceptional quality of service.'
'We have been working with Alexander Premont and his team for several years and recently entrusted them with a major file. The involvement of Alexander and his team has been flawless. They are efficient and rigorous and we always feel supported. Alexander does not hesitate to take the lead when the transaction requires it or goes beyond the initial issues. We are regularly kept informed of the progress of the files and the prospects. He knows how to adapt his assistance proposal. It is a tailor-made service.'
Key clients
- General Society
- SBM Offshore
- Navig8 Europe Limited
- Lombard North Central PLC
- National Westminster Bank PLC
- Deutsche Bank AG
- BNP Paribas SA
- HSBC Private Bank (Switzerland) SA
- Standard Chartered Bank Plc
- Savings Bank Group
Work highlights
- Advising Société Générale, Crédit Industriel et Commercial, and KBC Bank NV in connection with the financing of the project costs in relation to one new-build heavy vessel lifting "Green Jade" for the DEME Group.
- Advising Société Générale and KfW on a large financing of six 16,000 TEU containerships to Mediterranean Shipping Company SA – one of the world's largest shipping lines.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Stephanie Saunders
Tam Guerout
Practice head
Alexander Premont
Other key lawyers
Stephanie Saunders; Tam Guerout