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Transportation: Aviation: Finance - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Smith, Gambrell & Russell houses an established aviation finance group, acts for leasing companies and domestic airlines, as well as clients in the banking sector. Advises on operating leases, aircraft portfolio transactions, asset-backed securitizations and refinancings.

Work Highlights

  • Smith, Gambrell & Russell represented Vmo in its sale to LATAM of 11 aircraft then on-lease to LATAM. The sale transaction included the release of the aircraft from financing and related liens.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joshua D Gentner
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Joshua D Gentner
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Joshua Gentner is widely recognized in the market for his established transactional practice, representing significant clients in the financial sector, as well as airlines. His expertise covers lease financings and securitizations, among other matters.

Josh is one of our company's most valued partners, with a deep knowledge of aviation finance and exceptional instincts.

Josh is incredibly knowledgeable, articulate and approachable, with a great sense of humor.

Jeffrey S Tenen
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Jeffrey S Tenen
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Jeffrey Tenen is adept at handling issues such as asset-based financings and credit facilities.

Jeffrey has incredible knowledge and expertise in the different aircraft transactions and contracts.

Marc D Latman
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Marc D Latman
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Marc Latman handles sale and leaseback transactions on behalf of aircraft leasing companies. He also manages restructurings for sector clients.

Marc is always a pleasure to work with. He has a firm grasp of all the issues on his deals and good commercial awareness to focus on what is important to our business.

Marc is an absolute pleasure to work with. His friendly attitude and goal-oriented nature make even the hardest issues fun and, more importantly, lead to positive interactions with our customers lead to positive results for our business.

The ultimate client focused large firm partner. Marc always has his clients interests at heart. He's practical and is just a really kind human being and he's great at what he does.

Peter Barlow
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Peter Barlow
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Peter Barlow is commended for his expertise in aviation financings. He has particular experience of aviation sector restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. He represents leasing companies, airlines and financing parties.

An expert in the field and an incredible human being. He's always responsive.

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USA - Nationwide

Transportation: Aviation: Finance

Joshua D Gentner
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Joshua D Gentner
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Jeffrey S Tenen
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Jeffrey S Tenen
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Marc D Latman
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Marc D Latman
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Peter Barlow
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Peter Barlow
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Band 3

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