Aviation: Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 2
Email address
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+65 6534 5266Chambers Review
Bird & Bird is well regarded in Singapore and handles cross-border aircraft finance leasing and restructuring transactions for many of the region's airlines, aircraft lessors and financial institutions. Its international network, spanning Hong Kong, Mainland China, the Middle East and Europe, supports clients on deals relating to multiple jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised CCB Leasing on its refinancing with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank of one A321neo aircraft leased to a Mexican airline.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Theyare able to review contratcs with limited room for negotiation, but somehow they're always able to advise us, which is very precious to us. They negotiate a lot of things on our behalf directly."
"Bird & Bird have 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."
"Theyare able to review contratcs with limited room for negotiation, but somehow they're always able to advise us, which is very precious to us. They negotiate a lot of things on our behalf directly."
"Bird & Bird have 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."
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."