Private Aircraft - Global-wide
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Vedder Price'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
Vedder Price is strong in the US and UK, which is key for aircraft transactions. It is a very hard-working team. They try very hard to get deals closed rather than arguing obscure points.
Vedder Price's level of experience is deep. On the commercial aircraft side, they have an outstanding practice both in London and in New York.
Vedder Price is a 'get the job done' firm.
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.
He has a strong corporate jet practice including regulatory as well as financing.
David has a great reputation. He is a good problem solver when things go wrong and is often called on to help with regulatory issues. He is well equipped by his DC location and contact books.
David Hernandez is a consummate professional. He is knowledgeable, easy to work with, responsive and gets to the point.
Derek Watson in London is an experienced asset finance lawyer who regularly advises on aircraft deals, including purchases and sales and leasing transactions.
Derek is definitely one of the strongest London business jet finance lawyers. He has a very strong reputation for customer service.
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 approaches aircraft finance from an asset finance perspective. As an expert on the US Commercial Code, he has a great reputation for more complicated deals like securitisation.
