Watson Farley & Williams LLP | Introduction to Shipping Finance Law

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Watson Farley & Williams LLP. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

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A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Watson Farley & Williams LLP. Practise your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntermediate

Welcome to the Watson Farley & Williams Shipping Finance Simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

Watson Farley & Williams is a leading law firm with a strong focus on sectors that drive the global economy, including maritime and energy. With a reputation for excellence in shipping finance, we provide expert legal services to clients around the world, helping them navigate complex transactions and regulatory landscapes.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to explore work undertaken by our trainees and apprentice solicitors, and complete tasks that replicate the work that our Shipping Finance team does every day. You’ll learn key skills used in transactions in the shipping finance industry, such as legal document drafting and due diligence.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your CV as you explore career options and a potential career at Watson Farley & Williams.

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Training Contract September 2028 | UK

Skills you will learn and practice:

Legal Research

Attention to Detail

Due Diligence

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

Legal Drafting

Contract Analysis

How it works

Introduction from Watson Farley & Williams LLP

Tasks in this program

Intro & Scenario

Meet your team members and learn about your project goals.

Your role

You are a trainee in the Shipping Finance team at Watson Farley & Williams (WFW), a leading international law firm specialising in maritime law.
Your team will be responsible for helping facilitate a multi-jurisdictional shipping finance transaction for WFW's client, Mariner Pathways Group Bank PLC ("MPG Bank").
WFW will advise MPG Bank on financing the purchase of a newly constructed container ship, Nautilus Star (the “Vessel”), by Oceanic Trade Lines Shipping Limited ("OTL Shipping "), a subsidiary of OTL Group, a major conglomerate with diverse global operations in shipping, logistics and warehousing.

Your goal

Conduct due diligence on OTL Group and OTL Shipping, specifically focusing on OTL Shipping's legal and financial standing by performing a company search to create a detailed company summary report.
Draft a manager's undertaking document to aid in securing the lender's rights, particularly in relation to the management of the ship and the obligations of OTL Shipping.

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