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Aviation: Finance

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Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird's established International Aviation Sector Group, housed in its Singapore office, advises clients across the Asia-Pacific, often handling matters involving Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Japan and Australia. It is frequently mandated by airlines to act on operating and finance leasings. It demonstrates ability advising on aircraft sale and purchase transactions, and is also adept at handling sale and leaseback matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird represented AIX Connect in the lease amendments and novations for its entire aircraft fleet to enable the airline to be amalgamated and merged into Air India Express.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Leo Fattorini
    Leo Fattorini

    Leo Fattorini

    Leo Fattorini leads Bird & Bird's Asia-Pacific aviation practice. He advises airlines, lessors and lenders on a diverse range of transactions within the aviation finance sphere, with notable expertise in advising blue-chip clients on finance transactions, tax leasing and engine leasing.

    • Leo is very respected in the industry.

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