WFW Hong Kong Office Head Christoforos Bisbikos named A-List Visionary by CBLJ10 January 2024
The A-List was selected based on Asia-based CBLJ’s own in-depth research.
The A-List was selected based on Asia-based CBLJ’s own in-depth research.
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The China Business Law Awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focussed corporate counsel and legal professionals around the world.
The vessels were built by China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International and are currently the world’s largest luxury RoPax ships.
The leases entered into, and security granted under, the two transactions are cross-collateralised.
The China Business Law Awards are based on hundreds of nominations received from China-focussed corporate counsel and legal professionals around the world.
Jonathan joins WFW from Maples Group and was previously a Partner at Norton Rose Fulbright Hong Kong.
Founded in 2008, CMBFL was one of the first batch of financial leasing companies designated by the State Council.
The transaction was notable for being the first of its kind undertaken by Capital Maritime, demonstrating Chinese leasing as an increasingly attractive ship financing option for European owners.
This is a milestone transaction as it represents one of the world’s first completed Japanese operating lease financing for vessels which has involved a Chinese leasing company.
The proceeds of the deal were used to refinance certain debt secured on the vessels.