Asset Finance - Global Market Leaders
What the team is known for
Vedder Price has a highly experienced US asset finance practice with recognised strengths in both aviation and rail finance. The firm is also noted for expertise in Europe and Asia via its London and Singapore offices. The law firm offers:
• Extensive experience representing airlines, lessors and financial institutions.
• Expert advice on an array of multi-jurisdictional aviation portfolio transactions, asset-backed securitisations and government-supported JOLCO financings.
Strengths
"Vedder Price have a very strong and good team from partner down to associate level."
Notable practitioners
Gavin Hill is a London-based lawyer who has strong capabilities in advising on financings, leasings and the sale and acquisition of aircraft, including commercial aircraft, business aircraft and aircraft engines. "Gavin Hill is technically very good." "Gavin Hill is always available and he's very present for his clients. He's a real expert, very articulate and personable. It is always good to have him on your side."
Jeffrey Veber is based in New York and has particular strengths in multi-jurisdictional matters, such as cross-border leveraged leases. He has a wealth of experience working with banks, funds, leasing companies and investors on a variety of aviation finance transactions. "Jeffrey Veber is an outstanding lawyer. There is a lot of trust and he is the perfect partner on complex transactions."
Geoffrey Kass is located in Chicago and chairs the law firm's global transportation finance team. He is adept at corporate, securities and structured financing matters, and is experienced in transportation and water financing too.
