Reed Smith LLP

The team at Reed Smith LLP leverages a vast global network and strong expertise in shipping finance, restructuring and maritime bankruptcy, to represent clients in a range of complex, cross-border transactions. The team has recently expanded its focus on US Jones Act matters, advising publicly-listed companies, investors and vessel owners and operators engaged in US coastwise trades in major transactions. Han Deng is highly regarded for a strong domestic and cross-border practice, representing leading financial institutions, owners, lessors and operators in connection with debt finance transactions and other commercial shipping transactions. Robert Lustrin heads the firm’s shipping capital markets practice, harnessing deep experience acting in high profile shipping transactions, including IPOs and bond offerings. Lustrin’s practice also extends to representing private equity investors in high value underwritten public resales of shares in US-listed shipping companies. Promoted to partner in January 2025, Alice Colarossi is recommended for strong expertise in Jones Act matters, spanning US ownership rules to coastwise trade restrictions on vessel operations. All attorneys listed are based in the New York City office.