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Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

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Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith has a notable shipping practice that works with private equity funds and financial institutions on offshore and shipping finance matters. The firm offers expertise in areas including shipbuilding-related financing issues and loan portfolio transactions. Its noteworthy aviation practice has experience advising on the refinancing and acquisition of loans, advising on the sale or lease of engines and general aircraft transactions. The firm maintains a global practice, with a network of offices in Singapore, Germany, New York and Hong Kong.

Strengths

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Reed Smith are able to prioritise us and our deals when needed. They have been able to assist with closings in a timely manner.

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondent
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They have depth and breadth of experience.

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondent
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What truly sets this department apart is their ability to consistently deliver under tight deadlines in an efficient and highly organised manner.

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondent
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Reed Smith has a high level of responsiveness from associates to partners and a practical approach to how to solve issues.

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance respondent
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Reed Smith dissect the issues in a way that allows them to be addressed in their simplest form.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Hakes
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Richard Hakes
2
Band 2

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.

Richard has very strong personal skills and is well connected in the aviation market from a commercial perspective.

He is able to solve critical problems within a very limited timeframe. He is always available, accurate, and it is very pleasant to deal with him.

Richard's communication, attention to detail, and commercial judgement have been consistently impressive throughout our engagements.

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Rob Wilkins
2
Rob Wilkins
2
Band 2

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.

Rob is excellent on complicated transactions.

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Philip Rymer
3
Philip Rymer
3
Band 3

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 super on financings.

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Christopher Jackson
4
Christopher Jackson
4
Band 4

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

Chris is a very amiable and friendly character with a sharp commercial side that allows us to bring deals to successful closings on time and on budget.

Chris is a pleasure to work with.

Chris is a very strong partner.

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Andrew Harper
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Up and Coming

Andrew Harper is a partner with a standout reputation in aviation and asset finance. He has expertise in complicated financings including sales and leases of aircraft.

Andrew is very commercial and responsive, and his knowledge becomes apparent opposite any counsel.

He is amazing at his job, always going the extra mile to deliver the best results. He remains very calm, has strong market awareness and ensures a smooth process.

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Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
Richard Hakes
2
Richard Hakes
2
Band 2
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Christopher Jackson
4
Christopher Jackson
4
Band 4
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Andrew Harper
U
Up and Coming
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Asset Finance: Shipping Finance
Rob Wilkins
2
Rob Wilkins
2
Band 2
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Philip Rymer
3
Philip Rymer
3
Band 3
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