About
Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
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.
Chambers Review
Watson Farley & Williams fields an assets and structured finance offering that is active advising on aviation matters spanning various jurisdictions, including South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore and the PRC. It is frequently sought after by corporate and investment banks as well as leasing companies on 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.
Work Highlights
- Watson Farley & Williams acted for the bondholders and other stakeholders in Virgin Atlantic Airways' restructuring, a deal valued at GBP1.2 billion.
Notable Practitioners
Simon Collins is based in Watson Farley & Williams' Hong Kong office and possesses significant experience advising on cross-border aviation financings. With experience of working in Japan, Singapore and London, he offers clients the benefit of his international experience on asset finance deals.
William Ho offers expert advice on aircraft portfolio sale and leaseback transactions, with a strong client base among domestic Chinese clients.
"William is very commercial, experienced and innovative."
Jackson Chow has a busy aviation finance practice and receives a wide array of differing mandates, including advising on restructurings and tax leases.
"He is very good at handling complicated deals."
Ranked Lawyers at
Watson Farley & Williams
Asia-Pacific Region
Clients
Provided by Watson Farley & Williams
Asia Aviation Capital
BNP Paribas
CIT Aerospace
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
DVB Bank SE
European ECAs
NTTF
Natixis
Philippines Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Industries
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Aviation