Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

Rob Wilkins chairs the transportation industry group at the firm. He demonstrates an impressive portfolio of transactional shipping work including shipbuilding contracts, large restructurings and M&A.

He is excellent, knowing the industry inside and out.

Rob is exceptional. He has the go-to knowledge and understanding, with the commercial overlay to really understand what matters.

Philip Rymer specialises in shipping finance and has a wealth of experience instructing lenders, owners and investors on shipping transactions. He advises on matters such as vessel acquisitions and sales and tanker chartering.

Philip is an exceptional person and has experience in every type of shipping transaction.

Richard Hakes, the global chair of transportation at the firm, demonstrates experience handling a variety of aviation finance matters including securitisations and restructurings. He frequently acts on behalf of airlines and banks, among other clients.

He is a commercially-minded lawyer who always has time to provide a thorough explanation of complex issues.

I recommend Richard to anyone in need of a skilled and reliable external counsel.

He is very pragmatic and commercially minded, but also knowledgeable of the legal issues.

Christopher Jackson regularly advises clients on leasings and financings related to aircraft and aircraft engines. He is also experienced advising on acquisitions and dispositions.

He has a deep knowledge of aviation financing law, with an ability to handle complex transactions.

Chris is really knowledgeable and is so approachable and easy to deal with. A pleasure to work with on all transactions.