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HFW

Aviation: Finance (International Firms)

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Aviation: Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
The noted aerospace practice at HFW is experienced in acting for Chinese leasing companies on financing and leasing mandates, as well as repossession issues. The team demonstrates multi-jurisdictional capabilities in pan-Asian matters involving the PRC, Singapore and Japan. It is particularly active advising on JOLCO financing deals as well as lease novations and restructuring. It is additionally renowned for its ability in handling aviation disputes.
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Strengths

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  • They have a professional legal team specialising in aircraft transactions and each member excels in their field. They can provide professional legal services with a very quick response speed.

    Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

  • They are true industry experts, in that they cover all aspects of the aviation industry, from transactional to disputes. They are effective in providing real time support to us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Justin Sun
    Justin Sun

    Justin Sun

    Justin Sun is highly visible in the market, with notable expertise in asset finance and aircraft repossession matters, as well as leasing matters, including JOLCO transactions. His expertise is regularly sought by lessors.

    • Justin is a good connection between the East and West. He is a nice team leader.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • He has strong experience in complex transactions and is an extremely responsive in answering clients' queries. He provides hands-on, yet commercial-oriented legal business solutions.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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  • Whitney Chan
    Whitney Chan

    Whitney Chan

    Whitney Chan possesses notable experience in aviation finance matters. She ably assists clients with financing and leasing transactions.

    • Whitney has clear logic and is very productive in her work too. I like her communication style the most. She is very efficient.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal

    • She is a very commercial lawyer and is very good at transactions, managing both parties' expectations. She is very good at closing deals. On important matters, she wouldn't let go.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGlobal
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