Robert Lustrin
Member
Overview
Robert Lustrin has been advising shipping and offshore industry clients in corporate and U.S. securities law matters for more than 30 years. He represents domestic and international clients in capital markets securities offerings, including public and private equity offerings, high-yield and convertible debt offerings, Rule 144A and Regulation S offerings, merger, asset acquisitions, consent solicitations, exchange offers, and tender offers. Robert also advises clients on U.S. securities law disclosure and compliance matters, including the preparation and filing of disclosures and beneficial ownership reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and related SEC rules and regulations.
In addition, Robert is admitted to practice law in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which is home to one of the largest ship registries in the world.
Robert is a frequent speaker at shipping and offshore industry conferences about U.S. securities law and regulation and has published papers on issues relating to U.S. securities offerings rules, sustainability-linked bonds, and project financings.
Community Involvement
- Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce
- New York Maritime, Inc.
Awards and Recognition:
- Listed as a Leading Partner in Legal 500 USA for Shipping Finance, 2025
- Listed as Notable Practitioner in IFLR1000 Global for United States Capital Markets: Debt, and Capital Markets: Equity 2023-2024
News and Insights
Publications
- “Key U.S. Regulatory Actions Affecting Global Shipping,” Eckert Seamans’ Maritime & Shipping Finance Update, March 2026.
- “White House Releases Maritime Action Plan,” Eckert Seamans’ Maritime & Shipping Finance Update, February 2026.
- “New York’s LLC Transparency Act Took Effect January 1, 2026 Covering Non-U.S. LLC’s only,” Eckert Seamans’ Legal Update, January 13, 2026.
- “New York’s LLC Transparency Act to Take Effect on January 1, 2026,” Eckert Seamans’ Legal Update, November 2025.
Speaking Engagements
- “What Every Non-U.S. Shipowner, Investor and Lender Needs to Know about Participating in the US Maritime Industry,” speaker, 37th Annual Marine Money Week (New York City), June 2025
- “Closing Remarks – Fireside,” speaker, 31st Annual HACC-NACC Shipping Conference (New York City), February 2025
- “Capital Markets – Recent Transactions and Trends,” moderator, 25th Annual Marine Money Ship Finance Forum NYC, November 2024
- “SWITCH Maritime: Building the First US Ships Powered by Hydrogen,” interviewed Mr. Pace Ralli, CEO, Switch Maritime, Marine Money Finance Forum – New Orleans, November 2024
- “Animal Spirits: Making Public Markets Work for Companies & Investors,” moderator, 36th Annual Marine Money Week (New York City), June 2024
- “1X1 Leadership Insights Discussion,” interviewed Mr. Robert Bugbee, President, Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE:STNG), 18th Capital Link International Shipping Forum (New York City), March 2024
- “Market Overview,” introduced Mr. Robert Sauvage, Head of Markets Strategy & Insights, BNY Mellon, 30th Annual HACC-NACC Shipping Conference (New York City), February 2024
- “Sourcing Equity for Shipping – What’s Available Today,” moderator, 24th Annual Marine Money Ship Finance Forum NYC, November 2023
- “Raising capital for shipping. Which markets and which structures? Does size or sector matter with investors and financiers?,” moderator, 25th Anniversary Marine Money Greek Ship Finance Forum (Athens, Greece), October 2023
- “Investing in Shipping,” moderator, 17th Capital Link International Shipping Forum (New York City), March 2023
- “New Structured Products for Shipping: Kalash Pandey, Goldman Sachs & Co.,” interviewed Mr. Kalash Pandey, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs, 23rd Annual Marine Money Ship Finance Forum NYC, November 2022
- “Capital Markets & Shipping – The Opportunity for Investors and Issuers,” moderator, 24th Annual Marine Money Greek Ship Finance Forum (Athens, Greece), October 2022
- “Capital Markets & Shipping – The Opportunity for Investors and Issuers,” moderator, 34th Annual Marine Money Week (New York City), June 2022
- “Capital Markets & Shipping,” moderator, 16th Capital Link International Shipping Forum (New York City), March 2022
- “The Bulk Carrier Markets – Rates Reach Records, What Comes Next?” moderator, 22nd Annual Marine Money Ship Finance Forum NYC, November 2021
- “Share prices of certain shipping companies have steamed ahead. Will this lead to active capital market activity? Are investors taking the shipping bait again?,” 23rd Annual Marine Money Greek Ship Finance Forum (Athens, Greece), October 2021
- “Capital Markets Panel,” moderator, 13th Annual Capital Link New York Maritime Forum (Virtual), October 2021
- “Leading Investment Bankers Debrief on Capital Markets Activity,” moderator, 33rd Annual Marine Money Week (Virtual), June 2021
- Also acted as speaker or moderator at numerous shipping industry conferences from 1996 to 2020
Interests
Robert enjoys downhill skiing, jogging, hiking, and spending quality time with family and friends.