Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP covers shipbuilding contracts, financing of new vessels, and M&A deals with recent work highlights including advice on an investment in the launch of a decarbonised shipping line. Practice head Brice Pommiès handles a busy workload supporting shipping companies with financings, restructurings and corporate matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Brice Pommies stands out as a key member of the team. Possessing exceptional execution skills, he is simultaneously involved in several complex shipping and cruise transactions. He is highly efficient, attentive, and proactive in finding solutions.'
- ‘Our main contact was Brice Pommiès, who stood out for his ability to explain complex local issues in a clear manner and to adapt the transaction to non-standard requirements while ensuring compliance with local authorities.’
Key clients
- CMA CGM Chantiers de l’Atlantique Cheyne Capital and Compagnie Française de Croisières Epopée Gestion ADEME Investissement PPF banka / Dream Yacht Méditerrannée The French Cruise Line
Work highlights
Advised CMA CGM on its financing transactions for newbuilt vessels, covering a broad range of structures such as ECA-backed loans, French tax leases, and green loans.


