Bio

Focused primarily on the maritime and aviation sectors, Christopher Belisle frequently advises on asset-based loan facilities for ships and helicopters and lease financings. He also has extensive corporate experience, including advising in relation to joint ventures, strategic alliances and on the acquisition, disposal and restructuring of companies in addition to company filings and commercial contracts. Having spent many years as a litigator, Chris is experienced in commercial litigation matters involving loan transactions, securities, swaps and derivatives and representation of creditors in insolvencies and workouts. He also advises financial institutions, borrowers and traders on commodities trading and environmental issues. Chris is recommended as a leading lawyer for shipping finance in legal directories Chambers USA and Legal 500 US, with the latter noting that his “knowledge and dedication to his clients makes him an outstanding individual.”