About

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Hughes Hubbard & Reed has extensive experience representing many of the leading airlines, aircraft leasing companies, financial institutions and other participants in the aviation industry in their most sophisticated and cutting-edge transactions. We have pioneered some of the largest and most innovative transaction structures in the aviation industry, many of which have won “Deal of the Year” awards from leading industry publications. What sets us apart is our skills at innovation and our focus on achieving clients' goals. For example, we played leading roles in transactions involving the first asset-backed securities (ABS) capital markets issuance following the 2008 financial crisis and the first non-U.S. airline enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) using Cape Town Alternative A, which is similar to Section 1110 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.


Our areas of experience include:

  • Aviation Finance 
  • Mergers and Joint Ventures
  • Workouts and Bankruptcies
  • Litigation



Chambers Review

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Transportation: Aviation: Finance - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is a well-regarded practice with significant experience in asset-backed security transactions, EETC finance and aviation workouts and bankruptcies, among other matters. It is experienced in handling aviation-related M&A. The team offers unique strength advising a number of major global leasing companies, as well as airlines and lenders.

Work Highlights

  • Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP acted as US counsel to Lufthansa in its EUR450 million sale of AirPlus Servicekarten to SEB Kort.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven Chung
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Steven Chung
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Band 1
Steven Chung advises on a range of aviation finance matters, including acquisitions and cross-border financings. His impressive client base includes sponsors and lenders.

He is great and really knows aviation.

Steven Chung is the best of the best for legal and strategic advice. He is an absolute pleasure to work with, and his skill and generosity are only topped by his kindness.

Steven is the absolute highest standard of industry knowledge, commercial acumen and client service.

Mark Denham
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Mark Denham
4
Band 4
Mark Denham has a strong practice advising on aircraft leases and loans, warehouse facilities and aircraft sales. His client base includes financial institutions and corporates.

Mark Denham is very practical, extremely thorough and very responsive.

Mark is brilliant.

Terry Sanders
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Terry Sanders
4
Band 4
Terry Sanders represents the full range of sector clients including financing parties, lessors and manufacturers. He has notable expertise across a variety of asset finance transactions.

We have the utmost confidence in the advice we get from Terry.

Terry has a very sound understanding of the industry, he knows what needs to be done and isn't afraid to make it happen.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Transportation: Aviation: Finance

Steven Chung
1
Steven Chung
1
Band 1
Mark Denham
4
Mark Denham
4
Band 4
Terry Sanders
4
Terry Sanders
4
Band 4

Members

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