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Cravath Publishes Summer 2026 Issue of Alumni Journal

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Boluda Towage’s €2.45 Billion Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facilities 

July 13, 2026

Cravath represented the agent, mandated lead arrangers and lenders in connection with Boluda Towage’s €2.15 billion (equivalent) term loan facility and €300 million multi‑currency revolving credit facility. The proceeds will be used towards refinancing certain existing credit facilities and for general corporate purposes. Boluda Towage is a leading maritime services operator. The transaction closed on June 30, 2026. 

The Cravath team included partner Philip Stopford, European counsel Chantelle Dovey and associates Iain Sneddon and Hannah Hinzmann on banking matters, and partner Stephen M. Kessing and associates Jack F. Chen and Luke N. White on U.S. law matters.  

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Name
Philip Stopford
Title
Corporate
Title
Partner
Email
pstopford@cravath.com
Phone
+44-20-7453-1050
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    Education

    • LPC, 2006, Oxford Institute of Legal Practice
      with Distinction
    • PGDL, 2005, Oxford Brookes University
      with Merit
    • B.A., 2004, University of Oxford
      with Honors

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    • England & Wales
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    Stephen M. Kessing
    Title
    Corporate
    Title
    Partner
    Email
    skessing@cravath.com
    Phone
    +1-212-474-1152
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      Education

      • J.D., 2005, Duke Law School
        Order of the Coif, magna cum laude
      • M.B.A., 2001, University of Southern California
      • B.S., 1995, Miami University of Ohio

      Admitted In

      • New York
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      Name
      Chantelle Dovey
      Title
      Corporate
      Title
      European Counsel
      Email
      cdovey@cravath.com
      Phone
      +44-20-7453-1089
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        Education

        • LL.B., 2008, University of Johannesburg
          cum laude
        • B.Com., 2006, University of Johannesburg
          cum laude

        Admitted In

        • England & Wales

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