Aviation: Finance

Herbert Smith Freehills' Australia-based aviation finance team advises major airlines and financiers on a range of aviation transactions relating to commercial, corporate and private jets. The team is well experienced in a wide range of aviation financings and leasings, including lease extensions, portfolio delivery financings and ECA-backed financings. It is notable for handling structured transactions, including JOLs and JOLCOs. It is also capable of leveraging expertise from the team's market-leading general finance practice. It frequently handles cross-border mandates around the region, involving jurisdictions such as Japan, South Korea and Malaysia.