Aviation: Finance - Singapore
What the team is known for
Vedder Price houses a respected team in Singapore which offers capabilities in the full spectrum of aviation finance transactions. It is well placed to assist its prominent international clients, such as BNP Paribas, MUFG and ING Bank, with a wide array of financing arrangements, including back-leveraged financing and ECA-supported financing. It also advises on leaseback transactions as well as restructuring deals.
Strengths
"Their commercial awareness is the best in the Asian market."
"They offer their clients the red carpet treatment. A courteous, helpful, on-point, prompt and cost-effective service is always provided. You never have to chase them for a response."
Work highlights
Vedder Price advised BNP Paribas on back-leveraged financing for the CMB financial leasing of two aircraft on lease to Turkish Airlines.
Notable practitioners
Ji Woon Kim offers expertise in the full gamut of aviation finance matters, handling secured and unsecured financing deals and restructurings. "Ji provides timely, excellent service and always utilises a practical, commercial approach to resolve complicated issues. He is an absolute pleasure to work with." "Ji is a fantastic lawyer and I have come to rely on his excellent knowledge and pragmatic commercial approach."
