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Watson Farley & Williams

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Watson Farley & Williams

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With one of the largest aviation-focused teams of any law firm based in Singapore, WFW Asia is one of the ‘go-to’ practices for sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional aviation finance matters across the Asia-Pacific region. 

Our full spectrum aviation finance and leasing practice advises across a wide range of aviation assets, including commercial aircraft, helicopters, and corporate/private jets. The team is at the forefront of developing innovative financial structures worldwide, acting for financiers and owners/operators alike.

Worldwide, the firm has over 30 expert lawyers advising on aviation finance matters in London, Paris, Hamburg, Madrid, New York and Dubai, as well as in Asia.

Clients (10)

  • Singapore Airlines
  • Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
  • BNP Paribas
  • DVB Bank SE
  • Natixis
  • European ECAs
  • CIT Aerospace
  • Asia Aviation Capital
  • NTTF
  • Philippines Airlines

Industries (1)

  • Aviation

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Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams fields an assets and structured finance offering that is active advising on aviation matters spanning various jurisdictions, including South Korea, India, Indonesia, Singapore and the PRC. It is frequently sought after by corporate and investment banks as well as leasing companies for an array of financing and leasing transactions, including ECA-backed financings. It demonstrates ability assisting with JOLCO financings. It is noted for its deft handling of restructuring matters, with expertise advising on aircraft repossession.

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Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised multiple parties on the merger of Tata SIA Airlines with Air India, creating a unified full-service airline under the Air India brand.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jackson Chow
    Jackson Chow

    Jackson Chow

    Jackson Chow is an established practitioner with a busy aviation finance practice, offering expert advice on airline restructurings and tax leases as part of his broad aviation finance practice.

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  • Charles Viggers
    Charles Viggers

    Charles Viggers

    Charles Viggers is global co-head of aviation at Watson Farley & Williams. He is respected for his experience advising lenders on financing and restructurings, and is noted for his knowledge regarding JOLCO transactions.

    • He has a good name in the industry and has been in aviation for a long time.

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  • Simon Collins
    Simon Collins

    Simon Collins

    Simon Collins is based in Watson Farley & Williams' Tokyo office and possesses significant experience advising on cross-border aviation financings. With experience of working in Hong Kong, Singapore and London, he offers clients the benefit of his international experience on asset finance deals.

    • Simon is very experienced.

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  • Richard Williams
    Richard Williams

    Richard Williams

    Richard Williams is a trusted counsel to a number of prominent banks and leasing companies across a variety of aircraft financing and leasing matters.

    • Richard has a growing reputation in the market.

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