Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
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Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7296 2000About
Provided by Hogan Lovells
What the team is known for
Recognised for its ability in aviation financing matters, as well as its work with rail industry groups. Clients include ECAs, equipment manufacturers, air carriers and financial institutions. Areas of expertise include ECA-backed financings, portfolio transactions, tax-based financings and securitisations. Also noted for its work with infrastructure developers and government authorities. Offers strong cross-border capabilities, with asset finance teams in Paris, Singapore, Munich, Dubai, Moscow and Washington.
Work highlight
Represented Pembroke Capital, the aviation lessor of Standard Chartered Bank, in connection with the USD250 million sale of a portfolio of eight aircraft to Goshawk Aviation on lease to various airlines.
Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells is recognised for its ability in aviation financing matters. The firm's clients include ECAs, equipment manufacturers, air carriers and financial institutions. Its areas of expertise include ECA-backed financings, portfolio transactions, tax-based financings and securitisations. The firm offers strong cross-border capabilities, with asset finance teams in Paris, Singapore, Munich, Dubai and Washington, DC.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells advised Icelandair on its lease of four Airbus A321neoLR aircraft from SMBC Aviation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an in-depth team with significant experience in the aviation sector."
"They have an in-depth team with significant experience in the aviation sector."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Goss has notable expertise in aviation finance and advises clients on matters such as JOLCO financings, as well as negotiating and restructuring operating leases. He also has experience working on the sale and leasing of aircraft and joint ventures.
"He is a really sensible lawyer, being really good to deal with and very commercial."
Head of asset finance Robert Fugard is an experienced asset finance lawyer with specialist knowledge of the aviation sector. He advises clients on issues such as high-profile joint ventures and the leasing, acquisition, repossession and disposal of aircraft.
Russell Green is a senior associate at the firm and works with a range of clients in the aviation sector. He assists on sale and leaseback transactions and large fleet purchases, and is well placed to advise on recapitalisation and debt restructuring.
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