Norton Rose Fulbright is regularly instructed by lessors on the gamut of international shipping finance. The firm acts on sale and leaseback transactions, JOLCOs, operating lease financing as well as pre- and post-delivery financing. It is also experienced in matters that raise PRC shipping law issues. The team is led by Becky Tai, who excels in structured finance transactions of LNG carrier and cruise ship assets.
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Testimonials
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'NRF's ship financing team is highly professional and proactive, providing valuable advice and efficiently responding to client inquiries.'
'Becky Tai is incredibly hardworking and dedicated. She's one of the most diligent lawyers I know. You can always reach her promptly on projects, and she always gives her all to clients.'
‘As a partner, Becky Tai is very hands-on and gives sound legal advice. She runs a lean and resourceful team that is very responsive and efficient.’
‘Becky Tai is very knowledgeable and experienced with asset finance transactions.'
Key clients
- Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
- China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
- China LNG Shipping Holdings Limited
- China Merchants Financing Leasing (Hong Kong) Holding Co. Limited
- CITIC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
- CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
- Florens Maritime Limited
- HSBC
- ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
Work highlights
Advised a consortium of six Chinese leasing companies led by China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. on the US$1.2 billion financing of a converted floating liquefied natural gas facility for a joint venture backed by Golar LNG and Keppel Corporation.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners: Shipping Finance
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Becky Tai