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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is a distinguished aviation finance practice with extensive experience working on aviation capital markets transactions, securitizations, ECA financing and leasing matters. The firm frequently handles EETCs and acquisition financings. The team represents significant clients including government authorities, investment banks and operating lessors. It is able to draw upon resources of the wider firm for tax and corporate expertise.

Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised TrueNoord on a $275 million term loan used to finance a portfolio of 31 regional jet and turboprop aircraft.

Strengths

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"Clifford Chance is an excellent firm. They have a great bench and are a go-to for clients seeking a finance solution in aviation."

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"The firm's lawyers provide quick responses."

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"Clifford is an exceptional full-service firm that can handle the most complex matters."

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Notable Practitioners

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John P Howitt
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John Howitt is a seasoned practitioner who continues to be highly regarded in this space, with a wealth of experience leading financing transactions, including securitizations, as well as handling complex loan restructurings.

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Zarrar Sehgal
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Zarrar Sehgal is one of the foremost experts in issues such as EETCs and structured finance.

"Zarrar is a legend in the space. His knowledge of aircraft finance is outstanding."

"Zarrar is detail-oriented, reliable and provides very strong expertise."

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Emily C Wicker
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Emily Wicker regularly leads significant aircraft leasing agreements, including AFIC and EETC transactions.

"Emily is always knowledgeable and commercial."

"She distills information into commercial language."

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Patrick O'Reilly
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Patrick O'Reilly has a solid practice that includes working on financing and operating leases.

"He is commercially driven and provides great insight and advice."

"Patrick is an excellent lawyer."

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John P Howitt
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Zarrar Sehgal
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Emily C Wicker
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Patrick O'Reilly
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