Aviation: Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 3
Contact number
+65 6320 5300Chambers Review
Reed Smith houses a Singapore-based aviation finance practice that is well placed to handle cross-border mandates with an APAC focus. The team frequently assists leasing companies on leasing matters, including aircraft placements, restructurings and sale-and-leaseback transactions. Reed Smith is also highlighted for its capacity to assist with JOLCO refinancings.
Work Highlights
- Reed Smith advised Marubeni on its investment in D’viation Solutions, involving pre-investment restructuring and financing of the D’viation Solutions business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have had an excellent working relationship with the lawyers at Reed Smith. They are responsive and provide very practical and commercial advice."
"The firm has a strong aviation heritage, enabling us to engage them on a wide range of transactions. They possess deep experience, providing timely guidance for us to make quick decisions."
"They are excellent and lay out very clear instructions, managing transactions well."
"I have had an excellent working relationship with the lawyers at Reed Smith. They are responsive and provide very practical and commercial advice."
"The firm has a strong aviation heritage, enabling us to engage them on a wide range of transactions. They possess deep experience, providing timely guidance for us to make quick decisions."
"They are excellent and lay out very clear instructions, managing transactions well."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Spells has a strong track record for asset finance work, including sale and leaseback transactions and asset-backed securitisations.
"Simon is dedicated, responsive and knowledgeable, going above and beyond at times and communicating succinctly."
"Simon's industry knowledge has been very helpful in structuring, navigating and negotiating our aviation-related deals."