Leveraging a global network, Vedder‘s shipping finance offering is comprehensive, advising clients on a broad range of maritime and offshore assets, including offshore construction to ferries. The group adeptly handles a diverse array of matters, including debt capital market transactions, cross-border leases, and export-credit facilities. John Imhof Jr is a key contact for investors, drawing on his three decades of experience to advise clients on investing in companies, joint ventures, and distressed debt. Working alongside him is Hoyoon Nam, who is qualified in New York, England & Wales, and the Marshall Islands; Nam specializes in asset financing. In Washington DC, Anthony Renzi frequently undertakes matters regarding clients in public and private equity. For large-scale vessel financing and refinancings, John Geager is a notable name. Geoffrey Kass leads the team from Chicago. All individuals mentioned are based in New York, unless otherwise stated.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Hoyoon Nam in particular is outstanding. He is very knowledgeable in shipping finance and extremely practical in his advice. He anticipates issues, explains things clearly, and keeps matters moving efficiently. He is a real pleasure to work with.’
- ‘The team is very commercial-minded and easy to deal with and experienced in shipping.’
- ‘Vedder Price’s Shipping Finance team is excellent to work with. They combine very strong technical knowledge with a practical, commercial approach that makes transactions run smoothly, even under tight timelines. The team is responsive, well organised, and easy to deal with.'
- Excellent communicators, thorough in their work, and pragmatic in their approach.
- Deep transportation transaction experience and extensive knowledge of both corporate and financial structuring.
Key clients
- BW Epic Kosan
- The BW Group
- BW LPG
- Constellation Oil Services S.A.
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
- Hafnia Limited
- HSBC Bank USA, National Association
- Maritime Partners, LLC
- Pareto Securities
- Villa Vie Residences Incorporated
- Windstar Cruises, LLC
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Geoffrey Kass
Other key lawyers
John Imhof Jr; Hoyoon Nam; Anthony Renzi; John Geager