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Bird & Bird

Transportation: Aviation: Finance

France Guide 2026 : France

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Bird & Bird

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Transportation: Aviation: Finance - France

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bird & Bird’s aviation finance team is regularly instructed on major aircraft financings, restructurings and transactions in the French market, with particular expertise in advising airlines.

À propos de l’équipe

L’équipe de financement aéronautique de Bird & Bird est régulièrement mandatée pour des financements d’avions d’envergure, des restructurations et des transactions sur le marché français, avec une expertise particulière dans le conseil aux compagnies aériennes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bird & Bird advised Société Air France on the sale and leaseback of eleven Airbus A220-300.

  • Bird & Bird a conseillé la Société Air France dans le cadre de la cession-bail de onze Airbus A220-300.

Strengths

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  • Bird & Bird is very articulate in French law and in all aspects of aviation.

    Transportation: Aviation: Finance respondentFrance

  • Bird & Bird's strengths are its availability and know-how.

    Transportation: Aviation: Finance respondentFrance

  • The Bird & Bird team is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with.

    Transportation: Aviation: Finance respondentFrance
  • L'équipe de Bird & Bird est très compétente et agréable à côtoyer.
    Transportation: Aviation: Finance respondentFrance
  • Les points forts de Bird & Bird sont sa disponibilité et son savoir-faire.
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  • Bird & Bird a une excellente connaissance du droit français et de tous les aspects de l'aviation.

    Transportation: Aviation: Finance respondentFrance

Notable Practitioners

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  • Laurence Hanley
    Laurence Hanley

    Laurence Hanley

    Laurence Hanley is the head of the firm's aviation practice and has a proven track record in handling all stages of aircraft financing.

    En tant que chef de la pratique aéronautique du cabinet, Laurence Hanley a fait ses preuves dans la gestion de toutes les étapes du financement d’avions.

    • Laurence Hanley is an excellent lawyer who listens to his clients.

      Transportation: Aviation: Finance respondentFrance
    • Laurence Hanley est un excellent avocat qui est à l'écoute de ses clients.
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