A&O Shearman, Asset Finance | Chambers UK Profile

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Provided by A&O Shearman

Our award-winning, international asset finance practice holds a pre-eminent position in the market. We are know for our extensive experience across all sectors of the asset finance industry, with specialists in the aviation, shipping and offshore markets.Our client base includes banks, financiers, funds, owners, airlines, lessors, manufacturers, captive finance companies, operators, borrowers, lessees, export credit agencies and government organisations.

We have a strong track record of advising on market first and award winning transactions and are ranked Tier 1 by all the leading, global directories cementing our position as a leader in the market.

Our work highlights include:

The lenders on a USD1.2b Islamic ijara lease financing to International Airfinance Corporation
Floreat Aviation Fund in relation to setting up its fund and securitisation programme focused on
the aviation sector
UKEF on the $913m ECA supported Sukuk financing for Emirates representing the largest capital
markets ECA supported financing in the aviation space
Yamal LNG on the shipping aspects of the shipping the project to transport LNG from its plant in
Sabetta on the Yamal peninsula in Arctic Russia to Asia and Europe
The lenders, SACE and Bpifrance/Coface in connection with CHC Helicopter's Chapter 11 process,
including advising on the leasing and insurance arrangements, repossessions advice, enforcements against and sale of helicopters which were rejected as part of the Chapter 11 process

Chambers Review

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Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The firm has a market-leading asset finance practice with outstanding capability across aviation finance, with additional capacity in shipping and rail finance matters. The firm advises clients on sophisticated structures, including EETCs, JOLCOs and ECA-backed bonds. It regularly works with banks and corporates on industry-leading deals. The firm is acclaimed for its well-rounded practice and its ability to provide parallel services relating to tax, litigation and restructuring. It is adept at handling AFIC structured financing products in the aviation sector.

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Work Highlights

Provided by A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman advised Aman Group on the formation of a joint venture company in relation to the launch of a new cruise business.
A&O Shearman advised Avilease on the USD2.6 billion acquisition of Standard Chartered’s business, inclusive of the Pembroke Group and 100 narrow body aircraft.