Aviation: Finance (International Firms) - China
What the team is known for
The robust assets and structured finance team at Watson Farley & Williams brings a strong track record advising on a wide range of transactions, including aircraft portfolio financing and leasing. It maintains a strong focus on the PRC market, with an impressive roster of lessor and airline clients. The team provides significant expertise in restructuring and bankruptcy matters. It also acts for multinational clients throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with recent deal experience in Singapore and Indonesia. Key clients include The Export Import Bank of China, Bank of Communications Financial Leasing and CALC.
Strengths
"They are very dedicated to the project and very professional."
"Highly efficient. We receive quick responses from Watson Farley & Williams in each case."
Notable practitioners
Jackson Chow rises in the rankings after receiving compliments from market sources. He has a busy aviation finance practice, offering expert advice on airline restructurings and tax leases as part of his broad aviation finance practice. "He helps clients to reach a consensus in an efficient way, while taking care of both parties' concerns. It's a very pleasant experience working with him." "Jackson is very commercially aware and a great guy to deal with." "Very quick response to each email and he provides very professional advice." "One of the best transactional lawyers I have dealt with."
