Transportation: Rail & Aviation Asset Finance
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Band 2
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The law firm Bird & Bird is appreciated for its strength in asset finance mandates. Its team has a particular focus on acquisition finance and leasing transactions in the rail sector as well as significant experience in aviation mandates. Its clientele mainly consists of infrastructure funds and asset managers while also including rolling stock leasing companies, airlines and aircraft lessors. Aided by its international network, Bird & Bird is well placed to handle cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised EMP Structured Assets on the purchase, lease and ECA-backed multicurrency financing of three Airbus A380-800s for Emirates in three separate transactions.
Notable Practitioners
Matthias Winter remains an appreciated adviser due to his expertise in asset finance transactions in the rail sector, often advising funds and rolling stock investors on cross-border acquisitions and investments. He has additional experience in the purchase, lease and financing of aircraft.
"He is experienced in both aviation and rail and gives valuable advice. He is responsive, readily available and we have a good relationship."