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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Aviation: Finance (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

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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.

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Aviation: Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Strengths

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  • Their understanding of legal and regulatory requirements helps ensure compliance, facilitating an efficient transaction. This allows them to effectively meet the client's consultation needs.

    Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • Stephenson Harwood provides professional service, quick response, strong foresight and reasonable participation. The team can help clients save time and energy. It is a very reliable partner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Simon Wong
    Simon Wong

    Simon Wong

    Simon Wong's practice spans the full range of aviation finance transactions, regularly receiving mandates to handle sale and leaseback transactions and acquisitions.

    • He provides commercial and tailored advice and has a deep understanding of the aircraft industry.

      Aviation: Finance (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Simon Wong is super supportive. He has a great team around him, demonstrating that he could support us to bring the deal over the finish line.

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