Jones Walker LLP

Advising clients spanning blue-water vessels to maritime lenders and borrowers, the team at Jones Walker LLP is well-versed in a range of financing work, including divestitures, restructurings, and asset purchases. In particular, the group excels at offshore wind work, supporting clients in joint ventures, vessel construction, and marine supply chain transactions. Leading the group is William Baldwin, who is regarded for his experience in representing lenders and borrowers on the domestic and international markets. Working alongside him is J. Kelly Duncan, who is well-versed in terminal tariffs, marine acquistions and forfeitures. For coastwide trade issues, Cindy Muller in Houston is the first point of call. Undertaking a variety of purchase and sale agreements, Christopher Ulfers also serves as counsel for the marine services division of a midstream energy partnership. Rounding out the team is Ilsa Luther, who advises on a diverse range of matters, including purchase contracts and ship mortgage financings. The team is based in New Orleans, unless stated otherwise.