Nigel Thomas

Nigel has been a Partner at Watson Farley & Williams since 1988. He is also Chairman of the firm.

He specialises in international finance with an emphasis on shipping finance, commercial shipping and the offshore and cruise industries. He advises a number of players in, and financiers to, the shipping industry and has previously been Singapore and Oslo Office Head.

Nigel is recognised a leading shipping finance lawyer both for the UK and globally by Legal 500 UK, Chambers UK and Chambers Global. In 2019, Chambers UK recognised his “esteemed reputation in the ship finance sphere,” with a client noting that “he is very well known for his approach and expertise. He has a very deep understanding and knowledge of the sector. He is also clear, concise and commercial”.