About

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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

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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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Notable Practitioners

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John F Pritchard
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John F Pritchard
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Senior Statespeople

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

Phillip Durham
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Phillip Durham
Head of Asset Finance
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Band 2

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.

Debra Erni
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Debra Erni
4
Band 4

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

Nathan Leavitt
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Nathan Leavitt
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Band 4

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

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Holland & Knight LLP

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Global Market Leaders

Asset Finance

John F Pritchard
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John F Pritchard
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Senior Statespeople
Phillip Durham
2
Phillip Durham
Head of Asset Finance
2
Band 2
Debra Erni
4
Debra Erni
4
Band 4
Nathan Leavitt
4
Nathan Leavitt
4
Band 4

Members

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Audrey Sung

Brian Daigle

Debra Erni

Jovi Tenev

Kurt Plankl

Phillip Durham

Phillip Durham

Head of Department

Richard Furey

Richard Sharman

Sophia Agathis

Victoria Koob

William Coleman