Aviation: Finance

What the team is known for

Commended for vast experience in advising on syndicated loans and asset finance deals. Known for advising on aircraft transactions incorporating JOLCO structures. Also remains active on cross-border securitisation and privatisation issues. Additional expertise in refinancing and cross-border acquisition finance.

Strengths

A client states that the firm's collaborative approach between the Tokyo and Hong Kong offices makes White & Case "a real pleasure to work with."

The group is noted in other corners of the market as "a productive work partner."

Work highlights

Advised a consortium of Japanese banks on the issuance of JPY900 billion worth of senior loans to Toshiba Memory Holdings with an additional commitment line of JPY100 billion.

Notable practitioners

Simon Collins is based in Hong Kong and offers significant experience of 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.