UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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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.
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Pillsbury represented Oaktree Capital and its lease manager, World Star Aviation, in respect to work on their existing portfolio of aircraft as well as on their acquisition and financing of a number of new aircraft.
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Their outstanding communication skills, as well as being always available and proactively anticipating the needs of the clients, stand out.
They have an in-depth understanding of the transaction structure and give invaluable advice on negotiating deal structure and terms.
Pillsbury are very approachable and always go above and beyond for their clients.
They are quick, efficient and effective. They have commercial rationale and have provided feasible solutions to their clients.
They have an unwavering commitment to meet important aircraft details.
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Antony Single is well versed in aviation finance. He has considerable experience handling aircraft financings, portfolio acquisitions, sale and leaseback transactions, and the securing of multibillion-dollar loan financings.
He is an invaluable source for guidance and feedback when it comes to exploring and resolving complicated deal terms and structures.
He is extremely efficient and thoughtful in his advice.
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.
His professionalism, collaborative approach and support is outstanding.
Graham has deep experience and knowledge, and is very constructive and helpful.
Graham is precise and organised and manages multiple legal workstreams excellently.
Pete O'Hare is a partner in the firm's London team. He has strong credentials in aviation finance, regularly advising lessors on the sale and lease of aircraft and helicopters.
Pete is very good at zeroing in on key commercial issues and protecting his clients from risks. He is very experienced and straight to the point.
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 a pleasure to work with, extremely helpful and responsive, and has a strong level of knowledge of all things aviation.
His performance is outstanding.
Rakhi is a pleasure to work with and she has a great grip on the transactions.
Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
Global 2026
Practice area: Asset Finance
Location: Global Market Leaders
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