Richard J I Stock
Global Guide 2024
Band 1 : Aviation: Finance
Band 1
About
Provided by Richard J I Stock
Practice Areas
Airlines, financial institutions, lessors and other investors seek Richard Stock’s assistance in documenting aircraft and aviation-related transactions.
Richard advises on aircraft finance and leasing matters for both commercial and business aircraft, and he also documents the acquisition and disposal of aircraft. Clients have sought him out for guidance in negotiating OEM documentation for the purchase of new aircraft with a total value exceeding US$30 billion. Airlines, lessors and investors also look to Richard for advice on the acquisition and disposal of portfolios of used aircraft and aircraft engines.
Clients benefit from Richard’s particular interest in airline operational matters; he has negotiated long-term engine maintenance agreements and inventory technical management agreements with total revenues exceeding US$9 billion.
Additionally, investors enlist Richard’s insight on strategically important projects, including the establishment of new airlines, the re-purposing of existing airlines and the establishment of aircraft and/or engine leasing platforms.
Chambers Review
Global
Richard Stock has longstanding experience advising on a wide range of aviation finance matters across the Asia-Pacific region, acting for an established roster of major airlines, banks and lessors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Richard is a very sophisticated lawyer with excellent commercial skills and excellent understanding of the business aviation sector in Asia."
"Richard is one of the best in the world at his craft. He is highly customer-focused and very focused on delivering quality services."
"He is able to quickly understand the commercial drivers behind transactions and provide considered advice, balancing the risk priorities of the bank."
"Richard is a very sophisticated lawyer with excellent commercial skills and excellent understanding of the business aviation sector in Asia."
"Richard is one of the best in the world at his craft. He is highly customer-focused and very focused on delivering quality services."
"He is able to quickly understand the commercial drivers behind transactions and provide considered advice, balancing the risk priorities of the bank."