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Watson Farley & Williams

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Watson Farley & Williams

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Aviation: Finance - Singapore

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams has a well-recognised aviation finance practice in Singapore that advises clients on operating leases, financings and restructurings, including JOLCO, insurance-backed and sustainability-linked financings. Its client roster includes European and Asian lenders, lessors and airlines. The team coordinates closely with aviation colleagues across its offices in Hong Kong and Bangkok as well as its wider global network, with an increasing focus on India-related work.

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Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised UK Export Finance and the ECA lenders on CALC’s substitution of three Airbus A320 aircraft on lease to Air India with one A321 aircraft leased to a US carrier.

Strengths

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  • WFW distinguishes itself through deep sector expertise in aviation finance.

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  • The department stands out in several distinct ways, particularly due to its deep sector focus, cross-border expertise, and strategic positioning within Southeast Asia.

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Notable Practitioners

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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 is very responsive, proactive, commercial-minded and willing to go the extra mile.

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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.

    • He's down to earth, practical and hands-on.

      Aviation: Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Richard Williams has good knowledge of the Indian market and aviation in general. He's one of my go-to lawyers.

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