
The global transportation finance team at Vedder Price has extensive expertise in the full gamut of finance transactions concerning maritime and offshore assets, including cargo vessels, offshore construction and oil exploration vessels, ferries, barges and terminal facilities. The team is well-equipped to represent clients in international transactions, with qualifications to practice in the US, England and Wales, Australia and the Marshall Islands. John Imhof Jr harnesses over three decades of experience advising leading banks, hedge funds, private equity funds and ship owners in domestic and cross-border ship financing. Washington DC-based Anthony Renzi advises shipping, energy and offshore sector clients in public and private equity and debt offerings, M&A and corporate restructurings. Hoyoon Nam represents banks, investment funds and corporate borrowers in financing and restructuring transactions, as well leveraging extensive experience in asset finance matters and lending transactions in the maritime industry. Associate John Geager is a key contact for large-scale vessel financings and refinancings, advising on aspects of US, Marshall Islands, Liberian and Vanuatu law. All attorneys listed are based in the firm’s New York office unless otherwise mentioned.
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Key clients
- AMSC ASA
- BW Group
- Constellation Oil Services S.A.
- First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
- Hafnia Limited
- HSBC Bank USA, National Association
- Maritime Partners, LLC
- OIM Ltd.
- Stonebriar Commercial Finance, LLC
- Villa Vie Residences Incorporated
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Geoffrey R. Kass
Other key lawyers
John Imhof Jr; Hoyoon Nam; John Geager; Anthony Renzi