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Holland & Knight LLP

Asset Finance

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Holland & Knight LLP

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Holland & Knight's Asset Finance Group is a market leader in representing borrowers, lenders and investors in all aspects of asset finance and leasing transactions, including a large variety of aircraft, as well as maritime vessels, rolling stock and other heavy equipment in the transportation, mining, agricultural and construction industries. Our team stands out for its extensive international experience and deep technical knowledge of the global transportation and heavy equipment industries it serves. 

Our clients include the world's 20 largest aircraft leasing companies, major U.S. and international airlines, investment funds, investment banks, corporate jet owners, government guarantors, high-net-worth individuals and other key players in the wider aviation industry ecosystem. We have broad experience working with the protocols of the Cape Town Treaty for international transactions, and our attorneys help shape its framework through their ongoing participation in the Aviation Working Group.

We pride ourselves on our responsiveness in a fast-paced environment where deals typically involve parties in multiple and disparate time zones. With lawyers dedicated to this practice on both the East Coast and West Coast of the United States, as well as in London and Latin America, we work as a single, connected team, placing client relationships first.

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Asset Finance - Global Market Leaders

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight has a well-regarded asset finance practice operating out of offices in the USA and the UK. It is regularly mandated on matters relating to Asia and Latin America. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in providing legal counsel on the full spectrum of aviation finance matters.

• Considerable experience in representing investment banks, aircraft, maritime vessels and aviation leasing companies.

• Experience in advising clients across Europe, Asia, Latin America, North America and the Middle East.

Strengths

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  • Deep insight into the aviation market in Latin America and great depth of knowledge on aircraft leasing deals.

    Asset Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJohn F Pritchard
    Senior StatespeopleJohn F Pritchard

    John F Pritchard

    New York-based John Pritchard is highly respected practitioner in the space. He handles a range of matters, including financings.

  • Band 2Phillip Durham
    Band 2Phillip Durham

    Phillip Durham

    Phillip Durham heads the law firm's asset finance group out of Chicago and New York. He is a fine choice for cross-border asset financings, acquisitions, leasing, sales and securitisations.

    • Phil is acutely aware of our business needs and is out in front in terms of his advice.

      Asset Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Debra Erni
    Band 4Debra Erni

    Debra Erni

    Debra Erni is a highly skilled practitioner in the asset finance space. She is based in the firm's London office.

  • Band 4Nathan Leavitt
    Band 4Nathan Leavitt

    Nathan Leavitt

    Nathan Leavitt is noted for his skills in asset-backed securitisations, among other matters. He is based in San Francisco.

    • Nathan provides great client service and excellent advice

      Asset Finance respondentGlobal

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