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What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams houses capable asset finance teams in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris. The team has robust skills in handling an array of complex cross-border matters. The law firm offers:

• Aptitude for a variety of financing and leasing transactions in the aviation space.

• Experience in restructuring and bankruptcy matters, with notable expertise in advising on aircraft repossession.

• A wide team of around 200 asset finance legal specialists.

Strengths

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The WFW Aviation team delivers exceptional service.

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The team consistently demonstrates an exceptional ability to manage complex and sophisticated matters with precision, clarity, and commercial sensitivity.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jim Bell
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Jim Bell
3
Band 3

Jim Bell is based in London heads the law firm's aviation group. He is a respected figure in the market and has strong abilities in cross-border financings.

His leadership on transactions is consistently calm, decisive, and solutions-driven, which inspires confidence across all stakeholders involved. He has an exceptional ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice, and they always maintain a strong awareness of keeping things commercial.

He is a trusted partner and is always available to us to discuss and provide advice on a range of issues

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Dominic Pearson
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Dominic Pearson
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Dominic Pearson is a key partner in the team who handles a range of financing matters, acting for financial institutions among others. He is based in the firm's London office.

He is technically excellent.

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Dominic Pearson
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