Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

Pillsbury has a strong aviation finance practice that regularly acts for financial institutions, airlines and aircraft lessors. The firm acts on complex cross-border transactions such as ECA-backed financing and cross-border leasing. It is also noted for its expertise in airline insolvency proceedings.

"Pillsbury has a large team in various jurisdictions, with deep knowledge of aircraft lease and financing transactions."

"They have a strong team with great experience and knowledge, always able to find a workaround to difficult situations."

"I am confident the team can handle all complex and sophisticated transactions in the aviation market."

"Service levels and responsiveness are always incredible and unprecedented."

Pillsbury advised Oaktree Capital Management and World Star Aviation on their acquisition of a portfolio of 16 cargo aircraft from ACS.

Head of the firm’s global asset finance team, Graham Tyler has a solid reputation in the market for his aviation finance practice. He advises on aircraft portfolios including sales, acquisitions and financings, among other matters. "Graham is very helpful and approachable. He is always available to brainstorm and advise on matters." "Graham is a super experienced lawyer with a well-developed sense of how to resolve commercial issues."

Antony Single is well versed in aviation finance. He has considerable experience handling aircraft financings, portfolio acquisitions, sale and leaseback transactions and securing multibillion-dollar loan financings. "Antony is an incredibly safe pair of hands, being reliable, responsive and embedded within the market."

Chris Knight often works with clients such as banks, lessors and airlines. His practice covers cross-border engine and aircraft financings, with particular experience in the Middle East. "Chris is an excellent lawyer and very nice to deal with. Chris is always willing to help work through the complexity of the deal." "Chris is a well-rounded aviation lawyer."

Rakhi Savjani is an astute asset finance lawyer with particular expertise in the aviation industry. She advises clients on aircraft leasing and portfolio sales, among a range of other transactions. "She has great attention to detail and is very pleasant to work with. She also has a deep understanding of aircraft financing-related transactions."