REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Felisa E. Sanchez
Maritime Transactions
Represent owner of US-flag fishing fleet in the refinancing of its term loan credit facility.
Represent shipping company in connection with acquisition and acquisition financing of general cargo vessel.
Represent international joint venture company in connection with the transfers of LPG carriers in connection with unwinding of a joint venture.
Represent LNG terminal owner in connection with tug services agreement negotiations and review of tug financing arrangements.
Represent US vessel owner in connection with acquisition and registration of freight barge.
Represent marine services company in connection with the sale and leaseback transaction of four new-build crew transfer vessels.
Represent US joint venture in connection with modifications to its Maritime Administration Title XI Loan Guarantee financing documents.
Assisted US-based manufacturer in negotiating a contract of affreightment and HEAVYLIFTVOY charters in connection with shipment of structural steel.
Represented US-flag vessel owner in connection with maritime-related diligence and bid proposal for a proposed acquisition.
Represent US-flag vessel owner in connection with the redemption of multiple Title XI Loan Guarantee bonds.
Represented US-based vessel owner in negotiation of joint venture to construct offshore wind supply vessels.
Represented cruise line in providing acquisition financing to excursion company secured by borrower's US-flag vessels.
Assisted auto parts manufacturer in the sale of its Marshall Islands-flag dry bulk carrier vessel, also in the negotiation and documentation of two in-transit financing facilities.
Represented US company in the purchase of a Marshall Islands-flag vessel for use in transporting its cargo.
Represented offshore wind developer in connection with investment and finance matters related to US shoreside manufacturing facility.
Provided guidance to client on requirements for US-flag vessels operating in offshore wind construction projects and respond to ancillary documentation requests related to vessel financing, chartering, and contracting issues.
Represented client in preparation of form master agreement for utilization in connection with the shipment of wind turbine blades, WTGs, and nacelles.
Represent high-net-worth individual in sale of yacht and purchase of yacht from dealer.
Represent seller of a 70 m luxury motor super yacht in negotiation of sales contract and sale of yacht.
Represent purchaser of a luxury yacht in connection with acquisition of yacht to be registered in Malta.
Represented US-flag vessel owner in connection with maritime-related diligence and bid proposal for a proposed acquisition.
Represented purchaser of four high-end recreational vessels for registration in Qatar.
Represent marine fuel provider in connection with review of applicable laws and requirements for LNG bunkering operations.
Represent lender in connection with the financing of four LNG support tugboats.
Represent bondholders as Marshall Islands and special maritime counsel in connection with the bond financing of a Marshall Islands-flag drillship.
Represented a US banking company in sales-leaseback transactions for a small fleet of coastwise-qualified tugboats.
Represented US banking company in connection with a bilateral loan secured by Jones Act barges.
Represented European upstream company in connection with the acquisition of a non-operating ownership interest in an offshore lease in the Gulf of Mexico.
Represented international syndicate of banks as special maritime counsel in note financing secured by a Marshall Islands-flag drillship.
Represented international lender syndicate as special maritime and Marshall Islands counsel in arrest of drillship, management arrangements, and auction of drillship.
Assisted international drybulk carrier in connection with its Chapter 11 restructuring and related maritime issues.
Counseled US tug company on tariff agreements, customer contracts, shipbuilding contracts, and financing matters.
Regulatory Compliance
Advise US fishing, harvesting, and processing company as maritime counsel in the refinancing of its credit facilities and collateral matters related to US-flag fishing vessels in accordance with the American Fisheries Act.
Coordinated with engineering and operations teams for an offshore international construction contractor to develop Jones Act-compliant construction and installation plans for projects in the US Gulf of Mexico.
Provided compliance advice to international marine contractor on issues related to transportation of completed spars in the Gulf of Mexico and prepared CBP rulings requests to support position.
Reviewed proposed changes to Jones Act interpretative rulings and advised clients on compliance with Jones Act in offshore oil and gas operations.
Advised client on compliance with coastwise trade regulations.
Advised various foreign-flag vessel owners on compliance with Jones Act and Passenger Vessel Services Act in connection with movement of goods and personnel.
Advised investors on US citizenship requirements and ownership structures in connection with US-flag Jones Act vessels.
Advised investors on citizenship requirements and Jones Act warrants issued in connection with bankruptcy restructuring plans of coastwise vessel owners.
Energy and Energy Finance Transactions
Represent drilling company in reviewing legal requirements for potential US Gulf of Mexico operations.
Represented oilfield water infrastructure company in the negotiation of a US$50 million sustainability-linked term loan.
Represented ad hoc group of secured noteholders in a collateral lien review of oil and gas assets securing a reserve-based lending facility and ensuing Chapter 11 bankruptcy and lien challenge actions.
Represented group of secured noteholders as oil and gas financing counsel in connection with the RBL Chapter 11 exit financing of a Texas-based E&P company.
Represented senior lenders as oil and gas finance counsel in connection with financing the acquisition of oil and gas properties located in the Comanche oil field.
Represented E&P company in its first and second-lien secured credit facilities collateralized with certain oil and gas properties located in the State of West Virginia.
Represented Texas upstream oil and gas company in connection with its US$500 million revolving credit facility secured by oil and gas properties in the Midland Basin.
Represented agent in a term loan facility to a mid-size E&P company secured by Texas oil and gas interests.
Represented start-up E&P company in connection with an acquisition and working capital financing secured by Texas oil and gas assets.
Represented portfolio company in the negotiation and execution of a US$500 million revolving credit facility with a US bank secured by multistate oil and gas interests.
Assist offshore wind developer with negotiation of development agreement and lease for US offshore wind marshalling facility.
Advise provider of electronic substations and cable in connection with early-stage analysis of US general maritime law, Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, indemnity provisions, choice of law provisions, and general contracting issues with respect to offshore wind projects.
Advised client in negotiation of an EPC contract for an FPSO for use in Mexico.
General Finance
Represent auto dealer finance lender in multiple revolving loan and floor plan loan credit facilities.
Represented auto dealer finance lender in a complex Chapter 11 restructuring plan.
Represented leading provider of fresh-cut produce in multiple syndicated loan facilities in excess of US$100 million, bridge loan facilities, and a debt restructuring, including a 363 sale of assets.
Represented fresh-cut produce provider as finance counsel in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, DIP financing, and Section 363 sale process.
Represented mezzanine lender in documentation and lien review of mezzanine and RBL credit facilities in connection with pending acquisition.
