Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7648 9000Chambers Review
K&L Gates is noted for its capabilities in aviation finance matters. The firm's client base includes banks and leasing companies. Its expertise covers transactions such as acquisitions, financings and leasings.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates advised Abelo Capital on the purchase of two ATR 72-600 aircraft and their lease to Sky Express.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have very good partner availability and knowledge of the industry."
"They are very quick, extremely pragmatic and focused."
"They fully understand the commercial and technical aspects and therefore offer a holistic view on the transaction."
"They have very good partner availability and knowledge of the industry."
"They are very quick, extremely pragmatic and focused."
"They fully understand the commercial and technical aspects and therefore offer a holistic view on the transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Pete O'Hare is a partner in the firm's London team. He has strong credentials in aviation finance, regularly advising lessors on the sale and lease of aircraft and helicopters.
"He gives us a great degree of comfort knowing that he will always get us to a strong position and does not sweat the small stuff."
"He is my go-to commercial aviation lawyer."