Watson Farley & Williams acts for charterers, shipyards, financial institutions, funds, insurance companies, maritime agencies, port operators and brokers on the full spectrum of maritime deals. Shipping specialist Furio Samela focuses on loan agreements, financial transactions, security packages, and the sale and purchase of vessels. Samela also advises on sale and leaseback deals, workouts, derivatives, and restructuring and insolvency. Also key to the group are Michele Autuori, who is ‘highly specialised in shipping and transportation law’; and Davide Canepa, whose practice includes shipping, maritime and shipbuilding disputes.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- ‘Availability of a wide range of expertise that can help companies with all the aspects of a project.’
- ‘They bring a wealth of experience to addressing complex legal challenges effectively.’
- ‘Their swift problem-solving skills and adaptability, coupled with proactive collaboration so as to help clients achieve their goals, distinguish them in the industry.’
- ‘Michele Autuori has the ability to walk in the clients’ shoes and provide clear views of the legal framework to non-legal people. His support is essential when making choices.’
- ‘Michele Autuori is highly specialised in shipping and transportation law.’
- ‘Davide Canepa is a trusted authority in maritime law and regulation.’
- ‘Davide Canepa possesses extensive expertise in the field, particularly in relation to the terms and conditions of insurance policies and coverage.’
- ‘Clients are extremely satisfied with Davide Canepa’s professionalism and competence, as he consistently provides detailed assistance on all aspects of clients’ needs.’
Clients clés
- China Merchants Financial Leasing
- Snam
- Navigazione Montanari
- Eni
- Fratelli Cosulich
- Mediterranea di Navigazione
- GeoTeam
- Crédit Agricole
- UniCredit
- Banco BPM
Points forts
- Advised BPER Banca on a financing granted to Coscos for the acquisition of the entire share capital of Trasgo.
- Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank on $3.92bn pre-and post-delivery loan facilities, which were granted to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for the acquisition of four cruise vessels.
- Advised Snam Group on the finalisation of its approximately $400m acquisition from BW LNG of FSRU I.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Furio Samela
Autres avocats clés
Michele Autuori; Davide Canepa; Antonella Barbarito