Law firm partner relocates to Middle East to strengthen ship finance offering

Emily Widdrington will move to Dubai in August after 12 years’ experience with Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advising banks and shipowners on issues such as loan and security documentation and incorporating financings to loan agreements involving sustainability-linked margin adjustments.

A 2023 highlight was acting for MSC to finance two new LNG-powered cruise ships. Another was acting for a consortium of lenders on a US$1Bn term and revolving credit facility for Scorpio Tankers to finance 45 product tankers, and Navigator on a US$200M sustainability and gender diversity-linked loan.

Ms Widdrington will join partner Michael Savva and a WFW team advising on shipping finance in the UAE, including WFW Dubai office head Charlotte Bijlani.