Aviation: Finance (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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A&O Shearman is well reputed for advising on matters in the PRC aviation market from its Beijing and Shanghai offices. It continues to attract mandates from a number of banks, financiers, leasing companies and airlines due to its expertise in handling complex and high-value transactions, such as portfolio financings. A&O Shearman is a strong choice for cross-border financing mandates, bolstered by its international footprint. The practice offers additional expertise assisting clients with acquisition financing. Its key clients include Asian Development Bank, CMB Leasing and Cathay Pacific Airways. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm assisted Hong Kong Express Airways with a JOLCO financing arranged by Crédit Agricole CIB concerning one Airbus A321-251NX aircraft.
Notable Practitioners
Yvonne Ho is highly visible in aircraft financing transactions in the Greater China region. Based in Beijing, she is frequently sought after by financial institutions and airlines.
Matthew Bisley draws upon his broad banking and finance experience to bolster his aviation finance offering. He is based in A&O Shearman's Shanghai office and speaks Mandarin Chinese.