Aviation: Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 2
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Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie fields a highly regarded finance team which 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Baker McKenzie team is very professional and experienced. They take a pragmatic approach to help solve complex and sophisticated matters."
"We have several new and complicated structures due to the regulatory frameworks in China. The team worked very efficiently and professionally under extreme time pressure."
"The Baker McKenzie team is very professional and experienced. They take a pragmatic approach to help solve complex and sophisticated matters."
"We have several new and complicated structures due to the regulatory frameworks in China. The team worked very efficiently and professionally under extreme time pressure."
Notable Practitioners
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 at Baker McKenzie's Hong Kong office.
"Andrew knows the norms and boundaries so he is easy to work with."
"He is one of the godfathers of this market."
Allen Ng is highly adept at handling a range of leasing and refinancing transactions. Allen acts for several major airlines in the Chinese market.
"Allen is a true leader of the team and a well-experienced lawyer."
"Allen is a great lawyer who is highly reputable in the industry. He is very professional and gives good advice to help me with my deals."
Grace Li regularly advises notable PRC airlines, aircraft lessors and lenders on a range of aircraft leasing issues, including lease termination, lessor refinancing and sale and leasebacks.
"Grace is a very seasoned lawyer with a focus on aircraft leasing and financing. She is very pragmatic and client-oriented."