Roxanne Chambers

Roxanne acts for a diverse client base, including leading global financial institutions, investment fund managers, and European shipping groups on complex cross-border maritime finance transactions. Her expertise spans syndicated and bilateral loan facilities, guarantee facilities, restructurings, and the acquisition and disposal of FPSOs, yachts, cruise ships, and other commercial vessels. Clients appreciate her ability to navigate intricate financial structures, such as sale and leaseback arrangements, cross-collateralised facilities, and securitisations.

As a key member of the yacht and superyacht team, Roxanne is adept at handling high-value financings and acquisitions, providing clients with swift and effective solutions to their challenges. Her positive nature and direct approach make her a trusted advisor for clients seeking to overcome complex maritime finance issues.

• Corporate Reorganisation and Refinancing

  Advised Gearbulk AG on restructuring its finance arrangements as part of a corporate reorganisation. This included refinancing existing bank debt secured against 27 open-hatch vessels through new secured term loans and revolving credit facilities and the novation and amendment of shipbuilding contracts.

• Financing the UK's First Fully Electric Workboat

  Acted for a leading European alternative investment fund manager in financing the construction of the United Kingdom's first fully electric workboat by a sustainable shipyard. The investment was backed by funding from the UK government's Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition.

• RCF Conversion for Global Ship Operator

  Represented a Swiss bank in converting a $260 million term loan into a revolving credit facility for one of the world's largest international ship operators. The facility was secured by a diverse fleet, including container ships, product tankers, bulk carriers, and LPG carriers.