Aviation: Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
Email address
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(020) 7415 6000Chambers Review
Bird & Bird's established International Aviation Sector Group, housed in its Singapore office, advises clients across the Asia-Pacific, often handling matters involving Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Japan and Australia. It is frequently mandated by airlines to act on operating and finance leasings. It demonstrates ability advising on aircraft sale and purchase transactions, and is also adept at handling sale and leaseback matters.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised Air India on its first six A350 deliveries, structured via separate finance leases with HSBC, SMBC, MUFG, BNPP and CACIB.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird has unparalleled expertise in the aviation sector. In addition to technical expertise and understanding client needs, Two Birds are very responsive and good value for money."
"The team have in-depth knowledge about aviation and it is a pleasure working with them."
"Bird & Bird has unparalleled expertise in the aviation sector. In addition to technical expertise and understanding client needs, Two Birds are very responsive and good value for money."
"The team have in-depth knowledge about aviation and it is a pleasure working with them."
Notable Practitioners
Leo Fattorini leads Bird & Bird's Asia-Pacific aviation practice. He advises airlines, lessors and lenders on a diverse range of transactions within the aviation finance sphere, with notable expertise in advising blue-chip clients on finance transactions, tax leasing and engine leasing.
"It is an absolute pleasure to work with Leo. He is a fantastic aviation lawyer and always shares practical insights with clients."
"Leo has been in the game for a very long time and has tremendous experience and understanding."