Charlie Papavizas
Partner
Chair, Maritime Practice
Chair of the firm’s top-ranked maritime and admiralty practice, Charlie is nationally recognized in major legal directories. Chambers USA ranks him as the only “Star Individual” in the category of “Transportation: Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory,” who is “the Dean of the maritime bar” and “the godfather of maritime law.” He is widely known for his experience with Jones Act laws and the U.S. offshore wind industry.
Key Matters
Recent projects in which Charlie has been active include:
- The sale and charter of U.S.-flag tank vessels for BP America Inc.
- U.S. citizenship advice with respect to the whole company asset financing of Centerline Logistics Corporation.
- Advice to Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. with respect to its investment in Rand Logistics, Inc.
- Representation of lenders in connection with the restructurings of several U.S.-flag Jones Act companies.
- Multiple litigation and arbitrations on behalf of Liberty Maritime Corporation with respect to its collective bargaining agreements.
- Representation of multiple offshore companies in every sector of the offshore wind industry in the U.S. market.