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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.

Chambers Review

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Aviation: Finance - Asia-Pacific Region
2
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, 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

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  • Watson Farley & Williams acted for a syndicate of international lenders in the first ever sustainable JOLCO financing of one A350 aircraft leased to Air France. The matter involved two groups of insurers based in Europe and Japan, necessitating the negotiation of two separate insurance policies simultaneously.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jackson Chow
2
Jackson Chow
2
Band 2

Jackson Chow has a busy aviation finance practice and receives a wide array of differing mandates, including advising on restructurings and tax leases.

"Jackson and his team are very reliable. 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."

"He's one of the best transactional lawyers I have dealt with."

Simon Collins
3
Simon Collins
3
Band 3

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.

Charles Viggers
4
Charles Viggers
4
Band 4

Charles Viggers is the 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.

"Charles is very calm, cool and collected. He provides well thought-out advice."

"Charles is technically gifted."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Asia-Pacific Region

Aviation: Finance

Jackson Chow
2
Jackson Chow
2
Band 2
Simon Collins
3
Simon Collins
3
Band 3
Charles Viggers
4
Charles Viggers
4
Band 4

Members

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Clients

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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