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Baker McKenzie

Aviation: Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


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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.

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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  • Eminent PractitionersAndrew Lockhart
    Eminent PractitionersAndrew 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.

    • He is a big name in the industry.

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    • Andrew has been around for a long time.

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  • Band 2Allen Ng
    Band 2Allen 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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