Private Aircraft - Global-wide
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Vedder's global transportation practice has notable cross-border aviation capabilities and is particularly strong in Washington, DC and across the USA. It advises on a range of transactional and regulatory matters for large corporations, particularly banking and credit institutions.
Strengths
The team at Vedder do a great job and have long-standing history in the industry.
A solid team with an excellent reputation, well equipped to handle any situation in the industry.
Notable practitioners
David Hernandez is a former prosecutor with the US Federal Aviation Administration. He now advises clients on aviation regulatory, enforcement, financing and disputes matters. Industry sources recognise him in particular for his expertise in handling regulatory mandates.
Derek Watson is an experienced asset finance lawyer in London who regularly advises on aircraft deals, including purchases and sales and leasing transactions.
Derek Watson is a brilliant aviation specialist and an extremely strong negotiator.
Derek is the one on a call who can explain to the counterparty why we need to push back or work something differently.
Edward Gross in Washington, DC brings vast experience to complex aircraft financing transactions, particularly on the lender side. He often acts for major banks on aviation finance matters.
Edward is very solid, reliable and will solve any problem.
