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Transportation: Aviation: Finance - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Pillsbury is experienced in debt financing, leasing, aerospace procurements and corporate transactions in the aviation industry. Its clients include USA-based and international airlines, liquidity providers and rating agencies. Its areas of expertise include ECA financings and cross-border leasings. The firm also offers services related to lease portfolio securitizations.

Work Highlights

  • Pillsbury continues to act as restructuring counsel to AerCap in anticipation of Chapter 11 filing and creditor’s counsel in Azul’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark N Lessard
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Mark N Lessard
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Band 1
Mark Lessard has a highly acclaimed practice which sees him advise on acquisitions, fund formation and capital markets transactions.

A practical and solutions-orientated lawyer who is a trusted adviser to lender clients and provides strong advice to navigate issues that arise on transactions.

He does not let his ego get in the way of getting to a good solution, compromise or getting work done. He is a pleasure to work with.

One of the best aviation finance lawyers out there. Mark knows the market, is great with clients and is a pleasure to work with.

Melissa Jones-Prus
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Melissa Jones-Prus
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Band 3
Melissa Jones-Prus has a broad practice, acting for lenders in a full range of aviation finance deals.

Melissa is that rare aviation law partner that has leadership expertise, commercial skills and empathy.

She's the best counsel I've worked with. Knowledgeable and precise, always delivers promptly, communicates thoroughly and is a leader in the field.

Melissa is our go to for everything as she understands the full gamut of our business and approaches engagements with a high degree of service and interest in our business.

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USA - Nationwide

Transportation: Aviation: Finance

Mark N Lessard
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Mark N Lessard
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Band 1
Melissa Jones-Prus
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Melissa Jones-Prus
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Band 3