C.J. is Counsel in the Asset Finance group.
C.J. focusses his practice in the maritime sector and primarily acts for banks, financial institutions and private equity funds in cross-border asset-backed financings.
He also frequently advises ship owners in connection with the leasing, operating, sale and purchase of a variety of vessels in domestic and international markets.
In these roles, C.J. also regularly advises on matters of the Marshall Islands and Liberian corporate and maritime law.
C.J. has been recognised as a Rising Star by Legal 500 USA for Shipping Finance since 2022.
- Representing SMFHI in respect of a US$115m Term Loan Facility secured by 26 Marshall Islands and US flag vessels. This deal won Marine Money Offshore West Lending Deal of the Year 2023.
- Advising a New York-based private equity fund marking its entrance as a ship owner on the purchase and financing of two containerships out of a German law insolvency scheme.
- Representing a large US based private equity fund in its lease financing of a fleet of oil tankers to a foreign state-owned entity.
- Acting for a US shipowner operating on the Great Lakes in connection with its financing of a new-build Jones Act qualified bulk carrier.
Education
- 2012 · Tulane University Law School, J.D.
- 2005 · The George Washington University, B.B.A.
- AwardWFW advises Deutsche Bank on Structured Finance Deal of the Year 2022 Turkey
- PressWFW advises lenders on three sustainability-linked loan facilities for Ardmore
- PressWFW advises RCCL on acquisition and financing of Silver Endeavour cruise ship
- PressWFW advises Snam on US$350m acquisition of Golar Tundra
- PressWFW advises HCOB on US$180m bank facility for MPCC