Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
About
Provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Holland & Knight's Aviation Finance Practice has earned an international reputation for cutting-edge transactional work involving the domestic and cross-border financing, leasing and trading of aircraft, engines and spare parts, including sophisticated capital markets financings, joint ventures, M&A transactions, bespoke structures for investors and alternative lenders, and "first of its kind" transactions.
Holland & Knight represents some of the biggest players in the world in the largest transactions in the aviation industry and has extensive, demonstrated cross-border prowess, including market leading experience in the Americas. We deliver more than just financial services-related advice, as many deals involve corporate, regulatory, bankruptcy, insurance and tax support for transactions unique to the aviation industry.
Our team supports clients in a variety of complex transactions, such as :
» Large scale aviation platform joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and portfolio trades
» Complex alternative financing and investment structures in the aviation space
» Sophisticated capital markets transactions involving aviation assets
» All manner of leasing, financing, trading and procurement of aviation assets
» Airline and leasing company insolvency related proceedings, restructurings and workouts
» Disputes and asset repossessions
Chambers Review
Holland & Knight's aviation finance team can handle a broad array of mandates. The firm is experienced in handling cross-border matters. Its clients include leasing companies, airlines and banks. The firm has notable expertise in sale and leaseback transactions, advising on Russian sanctions and joint ventures, among others.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight advised Fuyo in relation to the sale and leaseback arrangements for five Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Holland & Knight are particularly good at tricky lease transitions where there are moving parts and tight timelines."
"Holland & Knight's global presence and depth of quality lawyers distinguishes it from other firms in the industry."
"They have good knowledge of different aviation finance markets, and great advice from experience accumulated across the team."
"Holland & Knight are particularly good at tricky lease transitions where there are moving parts and tight timelines."
"Holland & Knight's global presence and depth of quality lawyers distinguishes it from other firms in the industry."
"They have good knowledge of different aviation finance markets, and great advice from experience accumulated across the team."
Notable Practitioners
Debra Erni is a highly regarded practitioner who regularly advises clients in the aviation sector on leasings, large portfolio acquisitions and financings. She is particularly well versed in advising on Japanese transactions.
"She is responsive, with a very pragmatic approach to negotiations, aiming to deliver a good product in a timely manner."
Richard Sharman has an experienced practice in the aviation finance space. He works on issues such as debt financings, operating leases, matters arising from chapter 11 work and joint ventures.
"Richard is an incredibly cerebral lawyer and makes himself available whenever clients require his expert knowledge and assistance."
"Richard is good at complex structured finance transactions, and when things pop up, he is good at settling these issues."
Victoria Koob co-leads the department and advises financial institutions, airlines and leasing companies on complex aviation transactions. She has experience working on portfolio financing matters and issues arising from Chapter 11 submissions, among other matters.
"Victoria is a great lawyer and delivers a fantastic service for her clients. She understands the business's needs and is especially good at distilling down the complex."
Robert Ricketts is a highly experienced practitioner in finance, advising clients on restructuring, lending, transactions and other matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Holland & Knight LLP
UK-wide
Members
Provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Giles Cornwall
Joe Snell
Mary Gong
Michael Holt
Sam Wager
Sharenia Kulendrin
Industries
Provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Aircraft Finance
Aviation
Aviation Transactional
Transportation