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Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood's aviation practice stands out for its expertise in the Mainland Chinese aviation market as well as its solid presence in Hong Kong. It is regularly instructed by banks, funds, airlines and leasing companies on various financings and leasings of commercial and corporate jets. The team is well placed to handle portfolio tradings, receivables restructurings and regulatory matters, as well as relevant disputes. It is also highly adept at handling restructuring and M&A transactions.
Strengths
The firm continues to have a good profile in the space.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised CMB Financial Leasing on its lease of two A320-232 aircraft to the Kazakh airline FlyArystan JSC.
Notable practitioners
Katherine Ke is co-head of the King & Wood Mallesons aviation finance practice in Hong Kong. She is frequently mandated by lessors to advise on the leasing of aircraft.
Katherine is well respected in the China market.