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Clifford Chance LLP

Aviation: Finance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region


Clifford Chance LLP

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Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance remains an undisputed leading aviation finance firm in the Asia-Pacific market, with expertise housed in the Singapore and Hong Kong offices. It has significant experience in advising on cross-border matters involving jurisdictions such as Japan, the PRC, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand and Russia. It attracts frequent instructions from lessors, airlines and financiers on big-ticket transactions. The firm offers high-level capability in matters from portfolio disposal and lease restructuring to airline insolvency-related issues and joint venture matters. In addition, the team is well placed to advise on other financing devices such as JOLCOs, asset-based securitisations and bond issuances. It is also particularly active advising on M&A and asset acquisitions for a wide variety of start-up aviation leasing companies across the region.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised China Construction Bank on the JOLCO financing of two Boeing aircraft for Deutsche Lufthansa.

Strengths

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  • It's a very dominant firm in this field. The firm is trustworthy and its work is always good.

    Aviation: Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • It has a broad network, the firm stands out.

    Aviation: Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Fergus Evans
    Band 1Fergus Evans

    Fergus Evans

    Fergus Evans is a well-known aviation practitioner with deep expertise in transactions in the region. He advises multiple banks and leasing services on aircraft financings and leasing work, as well as airline restructurings.

    • Fergus is active and respected.

      Aviation: Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 1Paul Greenwell
    Band 1Paul Greenwell

    Paul Greenwell

    Paul Greenwell is a leading lawyer who is highly recognised in the aviation space, particularly for his knowledge of complex sale and leaseback transactions. He has notable experience handling Asia-Pacific-wide deals, with specific expertise in the China and Japan markets.

    • Paul is a very highly regarded lawyer.

      Aviation: Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
    • I worked with him in many transactions. He's very experienced.

      Aviation: Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance LLP (2)

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