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David McGovern is a partner in the Financial Services team and Head of the Aviation and International Asset Finance team, specialising in all aspects of the financing and leasing of aviation assets.

David has acted for a range of clients on domestic and multi-jurisdictional asset financing transactions involving corporate and commercial aircraft, shipping assets and other moveable equipment.

David has advised lessors on leases to operators of fixed wing and rotary aircraft across all key continents. David has extensive experience advising clients on financing structures used to finance and lease aviation assets including pre-delivery-financing, revolving credit facilities and ABS facilities.

David also advises clients on the establishment and running of leasing companies in Ireland.​​

Career

Prior to joining Walkers, David worked in the structured and asset finance department of Freshfields and during his time there he was seconded to Airbus and Avolon Aerospace. Prior to joining Freshfields he worked with RBS Aviation Capital as a commercial negotiator.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland

Member of the Dublin Solicitors Bar Association

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Banking & Finance: Asset Finance - Ireland
3
Band 3

David McGovern is an asset finance specialist with considerable experience in aviation mandates. He is well regarded in the market, acting on major transactions for an array of financiers, lessors and other stakeholders.

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