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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Transportation: Aviation: Finance - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a notable practice with experience representing airlines and financial institutions in a variety of aviation finance matters. It has capability in aircraft portfolio restructuring, export credit agency matters and EETC financing. The firm has further specific expertise in business jet purchasing and financing, as well as in airport infrastructure development work. Its client base includes airlines and aviation service providers.
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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton represented American Airlines and American Airlines Group in the offering of $400 million of special facility revenue bonds issued by the Tulsa Municipal Airport Trust.

Strengths

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  • The firm was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and professional.

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  • The team has proven to not only have depth of knowledge, but to identify and suggest solutions to issues of first impression. We are very impressed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brian E. Liu
    Brian E. Liu

    Brian E. Liu

    Brian Liu focuses on aviation and equipment financing, including advising on securitizations and secured credit facilities. His client base includes leading airlines.

    • The very best. Brian is ultra-responsive and has a deep expertise in commercial and legal matters.

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    • A phenomenal partner.

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    • He knew when to push from a legal standpoint and when to let the commercial partners get the deal done.

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  • Iryna Nikolaieva
    Iryna Nikolaieva

    Iryna Nikolaieva

    Iryna Nikolaieva is recognized for her work assisting on large aviation financings with particular competence in leasing transactions.
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