Aviation: Finance (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
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Chambers Review
Mayer Brown fields an eminent aviation practice offering a diverse range of expertise in commercial and private jet financing, and all aspects of aircraft leasing, purchases and disposals. It remains a counsel of choice for an impressive roster of major airlines, lessors and banks and has a strong track record on cross-border mandates throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with experience advising on matters relating to Singapore. Its clients further benefit from its high levels of experience in corporate and dispute resolution in the sector. Mayer Brown regularly assists on large sale and leaseback transactions, as well as contractual agreements for various aircraft components.
Strengths
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"They are always available while we work on several time zones. The level of service and the responsiveness are above our expectations."
"We almost always deal with time-sensitive commercial arrangements and in my experience Mayer Brown has always met our timelines, including over public holidays, weekends and non-working hours."
"Mayer Brown's aviation finance team in Hong Kong is a safe pair of hands, especially for more complex transactions."
"Personable, efficient and effective."
"They are always available while we work on several time zones. The level of service and the responsiveness are above our expectations."
"We almost always deal with time-sensitive commercial arrangements and in my experience Mayer Brown has always met our timelines, including over public holidays, weekends and non-working hours."
"Mayer Brown's aviation finance team in Hong Kong is a safe pair of hands, especially for more complex transactions."
"Personable, efficient and effective."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Stock leads Mayer Brown's finance practice in Asia and has longstanding experience advising on the full spectrum of aviation finance matters across the Asia-Pacific region. He remains a counsel of choice for many airlines, banks and lessors.
"Richard is one of the best in the world at his craft. He is highly customer-focused and very focused on delivering quality services."
"Richard has a broad depth of experience that is reflected in him being one of the go-to lawyers."
"He is able to quickly understand the commercial drivers behind transactions and provide considered advice, balancing the risk priorities."
"Richard has built a strong team to handle all the various legal documentation needs that we may have with aircraft financing."
Evelyn Lok has an active aviation finance practice with notable experience on cross-border mandates. She frequently represents international banks, among other financiers, on jet financings.
"Evelyn is highly experienced, solution-oriented, with a high level of empathy."
"Evelyn has good knowledge of the industry and the people. She always finds solutions, and has excellent communication skills."
"Evelyn is responsive and very efficient in managing the transactions we work together on. No task is too big and we can always rely on her for comprehensive advice."
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