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Aviation: Finance

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Milbank possesses a solid aviation practice which is based in Singapore and active across the region, handling matters involving Japan, Malaysia, China and Korea. It has a good track record in representing lessors and financiers, and particularly regarded for working with low-cost carriers, such as AirAsia and Cebu Pacific. It is also active advising Chinese lessors and airlines on acquisition, financing and leasing transactions. Milbank is experienced in advising private investment firms in the aviation sphere.

Notable practitioners

David Paterson in Singapore is a key point of contact.

Work Highlights

Provided by Milbank LLP

  • Milbank advised SMBC Aviation Capital on its acquisition of Goshawk Management Limited. It advised on aircraft lease and financing due diligence, lease restructurings, and the impact of sanctions on the acquisition of Goshawk's portfolio, valued at USD6.7 billion.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"The lawyers at Milbank are generally responsive and nice. They are helpful."

Aviation: Finance respondent
Global

"Milbank does a lot of airline work. They are strong in acting for lessees. They have good documentation."

Aviation: Finance respondent
Global