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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth has an aviation practice that represents banks and investment funds, lessors and operators, advising them on financings, acquisitions and lease agreements, as well as sale and leaseback arrangements.

Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth acted for Flybeond on the operating lease for an A319.

Strengths

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  • The responsiveness and quality of work has been of a very high standard.

    Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
  • Hunton Andrews Kurth offers pragmatic solutions with an in-depth understanding of the industry.

    Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
  • Their skills, knowledge, experience and attitude underpin a very considerable professional capability to force pragmatic and fast conclusion of transactions.

    Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Richard Skipper
    Band 3Richard Skipper

    Richard Skipper

    Richard Skipper works on a range of asset finance matters and is well regarded for his strength in aviation-related transactions. His practice includes counselling clients on financings and leasings.

    • He is very commercially savvy.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
    • Richard has been brilliant to work with and brings a great level of expertise to the engagements we are working on, some of which have been somewhat challenging on occasion.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
    • Richard is a very good lawyer in this team and has always done a good job.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
  • Band 4Alan Cunningham
    Band 4Alan Cunningham

    Alan Cunningham

    Alan Cunningham has particular experience advising on commercial aircraft, luxury helicopters and corporate jets.

    • He is one of the best in the UK at what he does. His knowledge of aviation and marine sector law is unrivalled.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK
    • He is an exceptional, commercially aware and skilled legal professional.

      Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondentUK

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