Norton Rose Fulbright is particularly sought-after in the shipping finance space, acting for international banks, local shipbrokers and leasing companies across the full spectrum of the sector. Wouter Hertzberger heads a practice which is regularly called upon to handle loan portfolio sales, corporate restructuring mandates and consecutive bond issuances. Hertzberger is noted for his capabilities in green mobility mandates and is also adept at handling public transport matters. Mei Land Man is a further name of note, demonstrating ‘strong industry and client specific knowledge’.
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- ‘Mei Land Man is responsive and gives clear legal advice; Mei uses strong industry and client specific knowledge to give commercially sound legal advice.’
Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank
- ANZ
- Bristow Group Inc.
- Banco Santander S.A
- Bank of America
- BNP Paribas
- Carlyle (formerly Apollo)
- China Aircraft Leasing Company
- Citibank
- DHL Aviation (Netherlands) B.V.
- DNB Bank
- Export-Import Bank of the United States
Work highlights
Advised Yinson Production in connection with its issue of $1.035bn Rule 144A / Reg S non-recourse senior secured bonds.
Advising Atal Projects B.V. in relation to the financing of the purchase by Blue Astra Maritime and retrofitting of four vessels.
Advising Dutch bank NIBC on an agreement to sell its $992m portfolio of shipping loans and related derivatives to Hamburg Commercial Bank.
Practice head
Wouter Hertzberger
Other key lawyers
Mei Land Man