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Baker McKenzie

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With locations in financial centres and emerging markets, Baker McKenzie’s Banking & Finance Group advises on complex financing transactions and regulatory matters across borders. We regularly represent airlines, lessees, lessors, lenders and other participants in a broad range of transactions to lease and finance the acquisition/leasing of commercial and private aircraft, engines, flight simulators and other equipment. Baker McKenzie was one of the first international law firms that entered into the aviation market in the region, providing legal service to all participants in the industry.

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Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie fields a highly regarded finance team that possesses a depth of expertise in the Hong Kong and Mainland China markets, with additional support available across its extensive network of regional offices. It is widely recognised for advising leading PRC lessors, airlines and lenders on the full spectrum of high-value financings and leasings. The team is skilled in handling matters related to both commercial and private aircraft. It handles mandates related to Thailand, Singapore, China and Japan. It is also active on aircraft refinancing and restructuring mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie assisted Thai Lion with a series of transactions involving the induction of various types of Boing aircraft transferred from the Lion Group to Thai Lion.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Lockhart
    Andrew Lockhart

    Andrew Lockhart

    Andrew Lockhart enjoys longstanding expertise assisting a range of clients in the Asia-Pacific region with diverse aviation finance transactions. He chairs the banking and finance practice in Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office.

    • Andrew has been around for a long time.

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    • He is a big name in the industry.

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  • Allen Ng
    Allen Ng

    Allen Ng

    Allen Ng is highly adept at handling a range of leasing transactions, assisting in relation to both aircraft and engine components. He remains a popular choice among financial leasing groups, banks and airlines. He is also well placed to handle restructuring mandates.

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