International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has promoted six new shipping partners around the world.

The sextet, together with two non-maritime promotions, brings the number of partners to 151.

The new shipping partners are part of the asset finance division.

In London, Gary Walsh acts for banks and owners. He has represented BG Group in unwinding the financing of six LNG vessels and their subsequent $960m sale and leaseback to GasLog.

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