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Baker McKenzie

Aviation: Finance (International Firms)

Global Guide 2026 : China

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Aviation: Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
The highly respected finance team at Baker McKenzie is an established bench based in Hong Kong and Shanghai. It houses specialists for matters involving the PRC, and also regularly handles work elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The firm draws upon its international presence to assist clients with multi-jurisdictional matters. Its impressive client roster includes major lessors, airlines and banks. It continues to offer expertise on a number of leasing and financing transactions. It is well placed to advise clients on restructuring and insolvency matters.
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Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie is well coordinated and proactive. I appreciated the strategic insights and the ability to anticipate and address potential issues before they arise.

    Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • The team's strengths lie in its professionalism, efficiency and deep knowledge of the Chinese aviation market.

    Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrew Lockhart
    Andrew Lockhart

    Andrew Lockhart

    Andrew Lockhart chairs the finance department at Baker McKenzie in Hong Kong and has a healthy reputation in the market. He enjoys longstanding expertise assisting a range of clients in the Asia-Pacific region with a variety of aviation finance transactions.

    • He can consistently cut through complexity. The combination of his deep legal expertise and truly pragmatic mindset is invaluable and highly appreciated.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Andrew is a seasoned legal counsel and has strong expertise and experience in aviation. The team led by him demonstrates high-yield experience and knowledge in the aviation market.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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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.

    • Allen is very hands-on and can be contacted anytime to resolve my questions.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • Allen is one of the best lawyers I have worked with for China business. I would recommend him without any hesitation.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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