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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- ‘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.’
- ‘A highly competent team in asset-based shipping and export financing, involved in complex cruise transactions.’
- ‘Brice Pommies is an excellent professional, responsive and innovative.’
- ‘Willkie's financing team offers very high-quality, tailor-made support.'
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.
Advised Chantiers de l’Atlantique on all construction financings for new cruise vessels.
Advised the founders of a new cruise line on the financing and equity raise.
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Brice Pommiès