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What the team is known for

Recognised for its ability in aviation financing matters, as well as its work with rail industry groups. Clients include ECAs, equipment manufacturers, air carriers and financial institutions. Areas of expertise include ECA-backed financings, portfolio transactions, tax-based financings and securitisations. Also noted for its work with infrastructure developers and government authorities. Offers strong cross-border capabilities, with asset finance teams in London, Paris, Singapore, Munich, Dubai, and New York.

Chambers Review

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Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells is recognised for its ability in aviation financing matters. The firm's clients include ECAs, equipment manufacturers, air carriers and financial institutions. Its areas of expertise include ECA-backed financings, portfolio transactions, tax-based financings and securitisations. The firm offers strong cross-border capabilities, with asset finance teams in Paris, Singapore, Munich, Dubai and Washington, DC.

Work Highlights

  • Hogan Lovells advised APOC Aviation on a financing facility with Deutsche Bank via its transportation structured finance group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Goss
4
Richard Goss
4
Band 4

Richard Goss has notable expertise in aviation finance and advises clients on matters such as JOLCO financings, as well as negotiating and restructuring operating leases. He also has experience working on the sale and leasing of aircraft and joint ventures.

He has consistently provided excellent, practical advice on some very complex matters in both a timely and clear manner that has enabled swift decision-making.

Robert Fugard
4
Robert Fugard
4
Band 4

Head of asset finance Robert Fugard is an experienced asset finance lawyer with specialist knowledge of the aviation sector. He advises clients on issues such as high-profile joint ventures and the leasing, acquisition, repossession and disposal of aircraft.

Robert is very experienced and good to work with. He has very savvy knowledge on this sector and on new developments also.

Russell Green
Russell Green
Associates to watch

Russell Green is a senior associate at the firm and works with a range of clients in the aviation sector. He assists on sale and leaseback transactions and large fleet purchases, and is well placed to advise on recapitalisation and debt restructuring.

Russell is a nice guy with very good knowledge. He is super proactive and always available to address any issue we have.

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Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

Richard Goss
4
Richard Goss
4
Band 4
Robert Fugard
4
Robert Fugard
4
Band 4
Russell Green
Russell Green
Associates to watch

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