The Maritime & Admiralty group at Winston Taylor are particularly strong in project finance transactions, working alongside public and private lenders, project sponsors, and equity investors. Beyond this, the team also has experience advising on Jones Act financing and foreign investments in Jones Act vessels and companies. The group also has expertise in offshore wind. A recent highlight for the group includes representing investors in the operation and maintenance of two floating production offshore storage vessels. Charlie Papavizas heads the team, where he frequently represents shipowners, marine construction companies, and financial institutions. Bryant Gardner, who specializes in maritime government contract negotiations and disputes. Both Gardener and Papavizas act from Washington DC.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Charlie Papavizas is outstanding.’
- 'Charlie Papavizas is considered the King of the Jones Act.’
- ‘Winston & Strawn LLP has experts in the shipping and finance areas. They excel in the Jones Act trade for shipping.'
- 'Bryant Gardner is extremely competent and available.'
- ‘Charlie Papavizas is the go-to attorney for maritime issues.'
- ‘Charlie Papavizas has an amazing overview and ability to perform in the spot. His understanding and knowledge are unparalleled.’
Key clients
- Liberty Green Logistics
- Nauticus Robotics
- Murphy Oil Corporation
- Mission Critical Electronics
Work highlights
Advising Murphy Oil Corporation on the purchase and charter of a floating production storage and offloading vessel operating in U.S. waters, a strategic acquisition enabling our client to achieve a reduction in operating costs of nearly $US60 million annually.
Representing Mission Critical Electronics in the acquisition of Magnus Marine Limited, a leading provider of bespoke marine power conversion systems for use in the superyacht market, and its Dutch subsidiary, Magnus Marine B.V.
Representing institutional investors in connection with a US$475M private placement financing secured by a contract for the refurbishment, chartering, operation and maintenance of two floating production offshore storage vessels.
Practice head
Charlie Papavizas
Other key lawyers
Bryant Gardner