Cozen O'Connor
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Advising a diverse range of vessel owners, operators, alongside financial institutions and investors, the team at Cozen O'Connor continues to advise on the full range of shipping financing matters. The group is frequently engaged in asset-based loans, mergers and acquisitions matters, and government-guaranteed credit facilities. Joshua Stein is a key contact for cross-border work, with extensive experience advising on financing vessels registered in jurisdictions outside the US. For matters concerning trade regulation and foreign investment, Matthew Howell is a key point of call. Rachel Schwartz undertakes a range of work in antitrust and wider government-involved matters, where she has experience in handling government investigations and federal grant applications. Kathryn Sobotta is well-placed to advise on a range of vessel charter agreements and private equity investments within the space. In New York, Geoffrey Ferrer handles the full range of shipping matters, including bankruptcies and commercial disputes. Ferrer steers the practice alongside David Heffernan, Robert Magovern, and Jonathon Foglia. Jeff Vogel left the firm in April, 2025. Members of the team are based in Washington DC, unless otherwise stated.
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Key clients
- Seadrill Limited, J.P. Morgan SE and J.P. Morgan Securities plc
- Costamare Inc. and Costamare Bulkers Holdings Ltd.
Work highlights
Acted as joint counsel for Seadrill Limited, Seadrill Finance Limited, and certain of its Marshall Islands entities, as borrowers or guarantors, J.P. Morgan SE, as administrative agent for a revolving credit facility, and J.P. Morgan Securities plc, as lead representative for the initial purchasers of high yield notes issued by Seadrill Finance Limited.