Transportation: Rail & Aviation Asset Finance - Germany
What the team is known for
The internationally active law firm Ashurst offers expertise in transportation asset financings, operating from its office in Frankfurt. The firm predominantly advises lenders on the financing of rolling stock, including both freight and passenger vehicles. Banking consortiums as well as individual lenders and investors seek the firm's assistance with asset financings in the rail and aviation sector. A further area of expertise of the firm lies in PPP mandates.
Strengths
"Ashurst's lawyers are pleasant to work with and represent the interests of lenders in a knowledgeable and practical way. They are reasonable and help get results that benefit everyone."
"They do really excellent work and provide individually tailored solutions."
Work highlights
Ashurst advised Talanx, NORD/LB, DAL Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing and OstseeSparkasse Rostock on the EUR90 million financing of carbon neutral tramways in Rostock's local transport network.
Notable practitioners
Banks as well as insurers and investors appreciate Derk Opitz for his knowledge in transportation asset financing. His expertise also includes railway vehicle procurements, aircraft acquisitions via loan and lease structures as well as PPP.
