Aviation: Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Singapore
Band 1
Contact number
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Clifford Chance fields a standout asset finance team in Singapore that continues to advise clients on significant mandates, including portfolio transactions, debt financing and operating lease transactions. Clients benefit from the firm's global network and experience handling cross-border transactions in the region, utilising the expertise housed in its Hong Kong office. It also offers particular expertise in JOL and JOLCO transactions.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised HSBC, BNPP and other lenders on a range of Air India GIFT City A350 finance lease transactions with a combined value of over USD700 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The partners are among the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry and are surrounded by mostly homegrown talents who provide fast and efficient advice."
"There is no other firm I'd rather have on my team."
"The partners are among the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry and are surrounded by mostly homegrown talents who provide fast and efficient advice."
"There is no other firm I'd rather have on my team."
Notable Practitioners
Fergus Evans is a well-known aviation practitioner with deep expertise in transactions in the region. He advises multiple banks and leasing services on aircraft financings and leasing work, as well as airline restructurings.
"Fergus is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced aviation lawyers in the region. He's fast, commercial, available: a star!"
"He is professional, polished, deeply experienced and a pleasure to work with. He's top shelf."
Nattawat Vilasdechanon is a noted adviser to banks and lessors on aircraft leasing transactions, JOLCO financings and restructuring.
"Nattawat is a rising star in the aviation finance and leasing space, and is particularly strong on financing matters."
"Nattawat has provided top-level legal services for years. I have never been disappointed in his service."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
Singapore