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Wan Kathleen

Kathleen Wan

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Kathleen is a ship finance expert, guiding clients through cross-border transactions with precision and commercial acumen.

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Biography

Languages -  Mandarin, English
Jurisdiction - New South Wales, Australia

Kathleen specialises in advising banks, financial institutions, and shipowners on complex cross-border ship finance transactions. Her expertise spans syndicated and bilateral debt financings, ship sale and purchases, and sale and leaseback transactions, ensuring clients navigate these intricate processes with confidence. Having honed her skills at major shipping law firms in Hong Kong, Kathleen brings a wealth of experience to Stephenson Harwood LLP in London.

Her clients benefit from her deep understanding of ECA-backed financings and her ability to act swiftly and strategically in high-stakes situations. Kathleen's approach is characterised by her ability to think commercially and work seamlessly as an extension of her clients' teams, providing solutions that are both pragmatic and effective. Kathleen is known for her relentless dedication to solving challenges and her ability to deliver results that align with her clients' business objectives. Her reputation for precision and commercial insight makes her a sought-after adviser in the ship finance sector.

Experience

  • Ship Finance

    • Acting on behalf of financiers and borrowers on cross-border ship finance transactions relating to syndicated and bilateral debt financings.
    • Advising financiers and shipowners in connection with sale and purchase transactions.
    • Advising financiers and borrowers on debt financings that are backed by an export credit agency.
    •  Acting on behalf of an alternative capital provider in connection with sale and leaseback structures.

EXPERTISE

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