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Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

K&L Gates's aviation finance group demonstrates strength by advising on aircraft financing and leasing transactions in the Asia-Pacific region. Resources are available across various offices, such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney, with particular strength in Tokyo. The team has an established presence in cross-border aircraft portfolio acquisition and financing deals. The team is notable for acting for lessors, airlines and banks, with a focus on Japanese clients. K&L Gates is further noted for its experience in JOLCO structures and for asset-backed securitisation matters. Its restructuring expertise complements the firm's aviation finance team and bolsters its cross-border capabilities.

Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates Straits Law advised AerDragon Aviation Partners on the USD172.5 million refinancing of 11 mid-life aircraft on lease to six different airlines.

Strengths

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I appreciate their ability to focus on the crux of the issue, balance the legal and commercial, and work across departments to ensure they provide the most thorough, accurate advice possible. 

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Asia-Pacific

The team has a great understanding of the aviation business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Samuel Kolehmainen
2
Samuel Kolehmainen
2
Band 2

Samuel Kolehmainen is active handling a variety of mandates, such as advising on loan facility transactions and the restructuring of lease agreements. He is regularly sought after by leading banks and airlines.

Samuel is just excellent.

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3
Robert E Melson Jr
3
Band 3

Robert Melson is based in Tokyo and is recognised as an established aviation finance specialist who often acts for lessors on aircraft leasings and financings.

The sharpest legal and commercial mind in the industry. Full of alacrity and zeal.

Robert knows exactly what is going on in the market. He is extremely commercial and focused on getting the deal done.

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Duc Nguyen
4
Duc Nguyen
4
Band 4

Duc Nguyen is a partner in the firm's aviation finance practice, assisting a range of key lenders and leasing companies. He is also well placed to assist with transactions involving the Vietnamese aviation market.

Duc has keen commercial awareness and strong legal acumen, is up to date on market developments and works well with both the client and counterparties to accommodate each of their needs.

Duc is an expert in aviation law in Asia.

Duc Nguyen is a perfect example of efficiency and reliability. He is dedicated to customers and has a real understanding of all the commercial aspects in the aviation sector.

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Samuel Kolehmainen
2
Samuel Kolehmainen
2
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3
Robert E Melson Jr
3
Band 3
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Duc Nguyen
4
Duc Nguyen
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