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Dentons

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

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Dentons

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Dentons' asset finance and leasing practice covers a broad range of assets including ships and rolling stock and is particularly recognised for aviation work. Dentons has one of the leading global aircraft financing and leasing practices and our team is regularly involved in some of the most high-profile transactions in the industry.

  • Aircraft finance and leasing - we advise a number of the world's leading airlines on their aircraft procurement and financing projects, as well as manufacturers, aircraft lessors and financiers. We have experience in the full range of aircraft financing and leasing structures, including operating lease and sale/leaseback transactions, pre-delivery payment financings, export credit supported financings, as well as commercial debt, debt and equity, capital markets and tax-based financings. 
  • General asset finance - we advise banks and financiers on finance and operating leases, receivables and invoice discounting transactions and bilateral and syndicated lending transactions in respect of a wide range of assets such as medical, technology, energy and plant and machinery assets.
  • We also advise on corporate jet and superyacht financings as well as other private wealth products for private wealth banks and also for high net worth individuals.

Clients (12)

  • Emirates
  • TUI Travel Group
  • Société Générale
  • Qatar Airways
  • Airbus Group
  • Chorus Aviation
  • Emirates
  • LCI Aviation
  • TAP Air Portugal
  • ORIX Aviation
  • Falko Regional Aircraft
  • RwandAir

Industries (11)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Banks
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

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Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Dentons has an esteemed department working with clients on a variety of aviation matters, including procurement and financing projects. The firm also acts for an impressive roster of major industry participants, including banks, financiers and airlines, advising on operating leases, aircraft portfolio purchases and pre-delivery payments, and maintains a fine track record for its work on corporate jet financings.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised Wizz Air in connection with the financing of six A321 aircraft by BNP Paribas and Jackson Square Aviation.

Strengths

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  • One of the few firms who are genuinely an airline firm and who understand the ways in which airlines (and holiday providers) differ from banks and leasing companies.

    Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
  • Dentons' breadth of knowledge and expertise is very impressive.

    Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
  • They have quick turnaround times and deliver on time.

    Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
  • Dentons have a high standard of professionalism. They are diligent, efficient and always on time.

    Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
  • They give pragmatic and down-to-earth advice, with an ability to cut through the purely legal considerations to land in reality, and taking their understanding of our commercial position into account.

    Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Sarah Dyke
    Band 4Sarah Dyke

    Sarah Dyke

    Sarah Dyke has a noteworthy asset finance practice in the aviation sector. She has particular experience handling helicopter financing, alongside her aircraft work.

    • Sarah Dyke is the driving force behind the team. She is extremely knowledgeable and uses her vast experience to great effect, cleverly finding solutions to commercially challenging concepts.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
    • Sarah has a full understanding of our needs. She is always available and responsive and very commercial.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
    • She remains calm under pressure, making interactions smooth and efficient.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
  • Associates to watchGrace Stobbart
    Associates to watchGrace Stobbart

    Grace Stobbart

    Grace Stobbart is a senior associate specialising in cross-border aircraft leasing and financing.

    • She is an excellent professional.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK

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