Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Aviation: Finance (International Firms) - China
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.
Strengths
HFW offers very productive advice on complex deals. We rate them highly for their responsiveness.
HFW are quite experienced in this industry and helpful in handling all the complicated cases.
Work Highlights
HFW advised Fly Meta Leasing on an operating lease agreement with AerCap regarding four Boeing B777 aircraft.
Notable practitioners
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.
He is very experienced and understands the common law deal structure and market practice well. There is no question about his abilities.
Justin Sun has good commercial sense.
Whitney Chan is a senior associate with notable experience in aviation finance matters. She ably assists clients with financing and leasing transactions.
Whitney Chan is great. She is very responsive and very efficient, and she comes to quick and commercial decisions well.
She is reasonable and a steady pair of hands. It is quite pleasant to deal with her.