Maritime

Representative Transactions

For owners and lessors, Thompson Coburn LLP's (Thompson Coburn) maritime attorneys have:

• Counseled money center U.S. bank in its acquisition of large U.S. barge line.
• Represented various U.S. banks in connection with their acquisitions of corporate trust departments of other U.S. banks that have included, among other things, substantial vessel and rail portfolios.
• Advised a private investor in its acquisition of the largest German shipping company.
• Counseled a major U.S. bank in connection with various maritime issues arising from its acquisition by large foreign bank.
• Represented multiple U.S. leasing companies in connection with the lease financing of hundreds of vessels, and the amendment and restructuring of such financings.
• Advised a purchaser of three vessels used in Maritime Security Program.
• Represented purchasers of various maritime businesses, including a dredging company and international shipping business.
• Represented buyers and sellers of beneficial interests in vessel owning trusts.

Thompson Coburn Maritime attorneys specialize in the Title XI program and have:

• Represented many shipowners and shipyards in obtaining Title XI financing.
• Served as bond counsel in connection with the purchase of Title XI debt.
• Advised owners on the early redemption of Title XI bonds and sale of vessels.
• Represented shipowners in Title XI debt restructurings and refinancings.