Stuart McAlpine
Partner
Stuart is a highly experienced and skilled maritime finance and projects expert, guiding clients through complex international projects.
Partner
Stuart is a highly experienced and skilled maritime finance and projects expert, guiding clients through complex international projects.
Languages - French, English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Stuart works with energy companies, shipowners, charterers, and financial institutions across the maritime, offshore, and energy sectors. With extensive projects experience in Asia, Europe, and London, he has been instrumental in helping clients with high profile shipping projects and complex financing transactions. His clients benefit from his deep understanding of international markets and his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, ensuring successful outcomes in challenging environments.
Stuart's expertise covers ship and offshore finance, lease finance, ship sale and purchase, advice on charterparties and marine projects. He has advised on a number of significant projects, including high profile LNG shipping and offshore projects. His strategic approach and attention to detail help clients secure the best terms and manage risks effectively, whether in relation to financing transactions or commercial contracts in the marine sector.
Clients value Stuart's ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice and his commitment to their success. He has deep industry knowledge and broad international experience, making him an effective adviser to his clients.
Austrian Joint Venture
Helping a joint venture company sell its ownership interests in an FPSO operating in Brazilian waters for a price in excess of US$100 million.
Central Asian Energy Company
Assisting a State owned Energy company in its acquisition of a pair of Aframax oil tankers for an aggregate amount of US$150 million.
Dutch Bank
Supporting one of Holland's main banks in its financing of a UK based shipping company involving four dry bulk vessels.
Yamal LNG
Acting for the tonnage providers to the Yamal LNG project and negotiating all the project and finance documents relating to multi billion dollar vessel commitments.
German owner
Providing counsel to a Hamburg based owner/operator on a series of transactions involving multi purpose vessels, including in relation to its initial newbuilding programme at a Chinese shipyard.
Multilateral Organisation
Working with a multilateral organisation in relation to the removal of 'FSO Safer' from waters offshore Yemen.
German utility
Supported the client on documentation relating to jack up service operation vessels used in the maintenance of a portfolio of wind farm assets.
European owner
Advising the client in relation to the possible deployment of a newbuild FSRU offshore East Africa.
Japanese owner
Working with a Japanese owner in relation to the deployment of an FSRU to clients in Uruguay and Turkey.
Algerian owner
Providing counsel to Algerian clients in relation to an LNG ship charter transaction with a Japanese joint venture as the counterparty.
