Chambers Review
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Transportation: Aviation: Finance - France
What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright has a leading aviation and shipping asset finance practice. The team has excellent capabilities in tax leasing, debt and export credit finance matters, particularly those involving cross-border elements. It is also well versed in handling sale and restructuring mandates. The law firm has an impressive client base consisting of leading banks, insurers, airlines and shipping companies.
Strengths
They have long-standing experience.
The Norton Rose team are really competent, have good market awareness and are reliable. We are very happy to be working with the team.
I find Norton Rose to be really proactive and helpful on ad hoc questions regarding market practice. The team goes above and beyond.
Work Highlights
Norton Rose Fulbright advised Natixis and Nord LB on the financing of one 330-900 aircraft for Condor.
Notable practitioners
George Paterson wins the acclaim of star individual this year following outstanding market support. He is referred to as a leading name in the market and is noted for his ability to advise large banks on export credit and lease financings. He is well equipped to handle cross-border work.
He is a standout figure in the market.
George Paterson is the world's reference in the field of aviation finance.
George makes himself available and is very involved in the case.
Christine Ezcutari has extensive experience advising major banks on the financing of a range of vessels, including cruise ships and LNG carriers.
Christine Ezcutari is a very good shipping finance practitioner.
Alex Wass earns a higher spot in the rankings this year, following glowing market support. He is well placed to assist clients with aircraft finance matters, including cross-border mandates.
Sébastien Allain advises a range of clients, including leading banks, on the financing of aircraft.
He has the ability to flag commercial risks to allow us to make informed decisions.
Sébastien is very cool under pressure in urgent or complicated situations. He is a reassuring partner alongside us.
He is a very reliable lawyer.
