Milbank LLP, Transportation: Aviation: Finance

About

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Unmatched experience sets the tone of our Aviation work. Voted “Best Law Firm” by Aircraft Economics and consistently named a “#1 ranked law firm” in the US in aviation finance by Chambers USA, the work we do in this field is widely recognized.

We started our aviation work with the first-ever merger of two publically traded aircraft leasing companies, representing AerCap in its acquisition of Genesis Leasing Limited. Since then, we’ve structured top-notch teams from across the firm’s practices and offices to counsel clients on the restructuring of aircraft leases, financing in bankruptcy, and the acquisition and leveraged financing of aviation assets.

Our aviation work is routinely recognized for its innovation and significance with “Deal of the Year” awards from industry periodicals.

Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

Milbank LLP boasts a highly respected practice recognized for extensive experience in a broad range of aviation finance matters. Its areas of expertise include Ex-Im bank financing, asset-backed securitizations and EETC finance, as well as high-value aircraft portfolio M&A work. The team is experienced in handling warehouse and secured portfolio financings. The firm acts for an impressive number of stakeholders, including international banks and private equity firms, aircraft leasing companies and a range of airlines.

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Strengths

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It has really high quality attorneys across the board and is regularly involved in large and significant transactions.

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Milbank brings a depth and breath of knowledge and experience regarding aircraft financing and leasing that is unparalleled among law firms.

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It has really high quality attorneys across the board and is regularly involved in large and significant transactions.

Transportation: Aviation: Finance respondent
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Milbank brings a depth and breath of knowledge and experience regarding aircraft financing and leasing that is unparalleled among law firms.

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Notable Practitioners

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Drew S Fine

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Drew Fine continues to be regarded as one of the most accomplished figures in the field. He is renowned internationally for his expertise in complex aviation financing agreements, including asset-backed securitizations.

It does not get any better than Drew.

Drew Fine is the best in my view. He can do every transaction out there so has the breadth, but he innovates too and that separates him as only a few can do that.

He is one of the most respected aviation lawyers globally.

Drew is always super knowledgeable and constructive.

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James Pascale

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James Pascale is a capital markets attorney with especial expertise in aviation financing. He is particularly notable for his knowledge and experience of Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate deals.

James Pascale is great.

James is very good. He can cover all aspects of the industry.

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Alexandra Johnson

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Alexandra Johnson leads the firm's Global Transportation and Space Group. She expertly counsels an array of clients including lenders, issuers, borrowers and underwriters in a variety of complex international financial transactions.

Alexandra is a terrific, high quality lawyer who can do all types of deals and bespoke transactions.

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Freyda Mechlowicz

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Freyda Mechlowicz offers counsel to major banks and investment managers on various debt financings in the aviation sector. She is particularly recommended for her expertise in ABS transactions.

Freyda is super hardworking and tremendously dedicated.

She is excellent and really good at the financing, ABS and leasing aspects.

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