LAWYER PROFILE

Oliver Hipperson

UK 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

UK-wide

7 years ranked

Asset Finance: Shipping Finance

UK-wide

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Oliver Hipperson is Head of the Asset Finance Group in London. Oliver advises a wide range of clients in the transportation sector, with a primary focus on the financing, leasing, trading and repackaging of aviation and maritime assets. He also advises banks and export credit agencies on export finance transactions across a wider range of sectors.

Oliver has been very active in secondary debt trading, having acted for both buyers, sellers and financiers of large secured and unsecured loan and lease receivable portfolios (including in some cases the subsequent restructuring and repackaging of those portfolios).

Oliver worked for two years in a commercial role in the investment banking division of Barclays Bank plc, giving him a particular insight into the structuring and execution of capital equipment financing transactions.

Career

University College London (LLB) 1999

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2003

Joined Clifford Chance 2004

Vice President, Barclays Capital 2007

Rejoined Clifford Chance 2010

Partner since 2013

Professional Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Oliver Hipperson is head of the London asset finance group at Clifford Chance. He has a particular specialisation in aviation, and oversees sales and financings of fleets or individual aircraft. Hipperson also has notable experience in the shipping sector, overseeing both fleet transactions and large luxury vessel financings.

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Asset Finance: Shipping Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is the perfect fit for complicated transactions and demanding parties.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
His expertise, professionalism, and depth of knowledge in the maritime industry are truly exceptional.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Oliver is highly knowledgeable, efficient and smart.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
His measured but focused approach is invaluable and we are fortunate to have him as one of our most trusted advisers.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession