Asset Finance: Aviation Finance
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White & Case has a high-calibre aviation finance practice regularly instructed by banks, ECAs and operators. The firm is skilled in debt financing structures, ECA-backed financing, operating leases and leveraged leasing. It also excels in capital markets financings and is additionally noted for its advice on regulatory matters and cross-border issues, particularly in emerging markets.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised Aviation Capital Group on the liquidation of Thomas Cook, involving multiple aircraft that had been leased to the latter.
Strengths
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"They provide excellent counsel and dedicated, 24/7 assistance."
"They have strong attention to detail, thorough analysis of legal issues and careful drafting."
"White & Case is a full-service firm, and the depth of its expertise is deeply appreciated, whether on complex deals or litigation."
"They have impressive industry knowledge and exceptional, commercially driven advice."
"They provide excellent counsel and dedicated, 24/7 assistance."
"They have strong attention to detail, thorough analysis of legal issues and careful drafting."
"White & Case is a full-service firm, and the depth of its expertise is deeply appreciated, whether on complex deals or litigation."
"They have impressive industry knowledge and exceptional, commercially driven advice."
Notable Practitioners
Global head of asset finance Justin Benson is well recognised in the market for his aviation finance experience. He handles a wide variety of work, including leaseback transactions and restructurings.
"He is both approachable and highly practical, cutting through issues to get to the root problem and always on hand to provide thoughts."
"He is always on hand and approachable, being closely involved in matters, enabling him to identify and head off issues early on."
Mark Moody represents clients such as financial institutions, ECAs and airlines in cross-border aviation financings. He has expertise in the purchasing, financing and leasing of aircraft and securitisation of portfolios.
"Mark is a fantastic lawyer, a great commercial partner in deals and highly responsive with a long history in the industry."
"He is very focused on providing an excellent and proactive service. He takes time to understand client needs and tailors his advice accordingly."