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What the Team is Known For

K&L Gates offers a sought-after asset finance team with specialist knowledge of the aviation industry and extensive experience in JOLCO structures. The firm frequently advises leasing companies as well as financial institutions on cross-border financing deals, especially those involving the purchase or leasing of aircraft and aircraft parts. The team also assists with securities arrangements and is knowledgeable and experienced in handling rail, shipping and container finance transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates represented JIA Trust and Japanese legal companies as the borrowers with financing for five aircraft.

Strengths

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"K&L Gates is our first choice for any complex and sophisticated aviation legal finance matter."

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"Their commercial awareness is very strong and this is also one of the reasons I have faith in them as a working partner."

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert E Melson Jr
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Robert Melson is widely praised as a top-calibre aviation finance specialist, frequently advising lessors in relation to aircraft leasings and financings.

"He is an extremely excellent leader not just of his team but also of the industry."

"Robert is an experienced aviation lawyer with good commercial understanding and strong leadership."

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Sebastian Smith
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Band 2

Sebastian Smith is involved in the aviation financing sphere and handles cross-border lease financing. He is especially active on JOLCO transactions and is also sought after for his expertise in financing aircraft freighter conversions.

"Sebastian is an exceptionally gifted, efficient lawyer who is technical but commercial and able to simplify the most complicated issues."

"He is always very supportive and reliable, with a strong commitment to delivering with flexibility where necessary, based on his solid expertise."

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Ranked Lawyers at
K&L Gates

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Banking & Finance: International Asset Finance
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Robert E Melson Jr
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Sebastian Smith
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