Aviation: Finance (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
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Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
Our aviation finance team is a team of reliable aviation experts with commercial sense beyond the legal expertise. The team is highly regarded by legal directories in the aviation practice in Asia and being ranked as Tier 1 in asset finance by Legal 500 Asia Pacific. The team supports transactions with suitably qualified and experienced associates in a cost-effective and efficient manner, and consistently deliver high quality legal services. At the same time, the team emphasises a partner-led practice so Simon, lead partner in the aviation finance team will personally attend to each transaction. He is ranked by Chambers Global, Asia Pacific and China guide and quoted as having extensive experience handling transactions for a wide range of aircraft companies in the Asia-Pacific region. He is also recognised as a Leading Individual for Aviation Finance in Legal 500 Asia Pacific from 2016 to 2021. He and his sophisticated team have extensive experience in advising major aircraft lessors, international banks, airlines, aircraft managers and borrowers in both commercial aircraft transactions and business jet transactions.
Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood possesses an on-the-ground finance team which is well recognised for its focus on the PRC market, representing major banks, leasing companies and airlines. It also handles deals elsewhere in Asia, with recent experience advising on matters relating to Korea, India and Japan. The team is highlighted for its expertise on financing mandates as well as receiving instructions from financiers and airlines on commercial and business jet transactions. It is additionally competent at providing advice on a wide range of financing transactions within the aviation sector, including Islamic financing and JOLCO arrangements. It is adept at advising on the refinancing of aircraft fleets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are quick to give construction solutions and advice."
"We are very impressed with their ability to handle complex legal issues."
"It has greater strength and client service in the PRC, with strong relationship in the China market. Many times I've got a deal with China elements, they are the go-to team in asset financing."
"They are quick to give construction solutions and advice."
"We are very impressed with their ability to handle complex legal issues."
"It has greater strength and client service in the PRC, with strong relationship in the China market. Many times I've got a deal with China elements, they are the go-to team in asset financing."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Wong's practice spans the full range of aviation finance transactions, regularly receiving mandates to handle sale and leaseback transactions and acquisitions. He is also recommended for his expertise in Islamic and ECA financings.
"He comes across very professional, very knowledgeable, and experienced in aviation. He gives very practical advice and is very experienced in aviation finance, as well as customs."
"We found him to be very knowledgeable and result-oriented."
"We can rely on him to have the relevant advice, good and creative solutions on various matters in aircraft financing. He is also open to share industry news and contacts."