About

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Our aviation lawyers work with airlines, banks and financiers, lessors, manufacturers, insurers, export credit agencies, governments and regulatory bodies on the full range of aviation legal services, including fleet selection programs, partnering arrangements with fellow carriers, travel companies and other third parties, competition law compliance and a range of employment issues. We also advise on major aircraft financing and leasing transactions, including acting on significant ‘first-of-their-kind’ matters.

The team’s strength is bolstered by our aviation disputes group, which advises on all aspects of aviation industry disputes including delivery disputes, lease defaults and repossessions, airline passenger claims, risk management and contractual and insurance issues. We also have a truly global footprint which allows our lawyers to serve clients wherever they may need us.

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Transportation: Aviation: Finance - USA - Nationwide
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Norton Rose Fulbright represents significant aviation industry clients in matters including aircraft acquisitions, sales, leasing and all types of financing. Its areas of expertise include operating leases and M&A. The firm's clients include financiers, airlines and brokers. The team is particularly active in the Latin American market, as part of its substantial global presence.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright have advised LATAM Airlines on numerous matters, including the negotiation of long-term leases with a lessor, as well as multiple sales of airframes and engines.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alyssa Vazquez
Head of Transportation: Aviation: Finance
2
Band 2

Alyssa Vazquez leads the US aviation practice at the firm. She handles the full range of financing matters covering aircraft leasing and acquisition transactions.

"Alyssa has long-standing relationships in the space, gets the deal done for the client and is collaborative."

"Her ability to analyze market trends and provide proactive recommendations adds significant value to the decision-making processes."

4
Fiona Henderson
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Band 4

Fiona Henderson provides deft representation to lenders, investors and issuers in cross-border financing transactions.

"She is practical, has a good business sense and knows how to get deals done."

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Transportation: Aviation: Finance

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Alyssa Vazquez
Head of Transportation: Aviation: Finance
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Band 2
4
Fiona Henderson
4
Band 4

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