LAWYER PROFILE
Paul Greenwell

Paul Greenwell

Greater China Region 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Share profile
Chambers ranking badge
Clifford Chance
 Clifford Chance

Ranked in 1 practice area

Aviation: Finance (International Firms)

China

13 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance

Greater China Region

Practice Areas

Paul Greenwell specialises in asset and structured finance, in particular, in relation to the PRC and Japanese markets, and has extensive experience acting for financiers (debt and equity) and lessors in all aspects of aircraft finance and leasing including limited recourse and structured financing, commercial debt financing (including syndicated lending), securitisation of receivables, export credit financing, portfolio transactions (including multi-aircraft purchases and lease novations), corporate acquisitions and disposals, sale and leasebacks, tax leases, finance leases, operating leases, leasing joint ventures and airline defaults, insolvencies and restructurings and aircraft repossession.

Career

Admitted as a solicitor in Victoria 1994, NSW 1996, England & Wales 1999

Joined Clifford Chance 2001

Clifford Chance Tokyo 2001

Clifford Chance Hong Kong since 2007

Partner since 2011

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Greater China Region

Aviation: Finance (International Firms) - China

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Paul Greenwell is a leading lawyer who is highly recognised in the aviation space, particularly for his knowledge of complex sale and leaseback transactions. He has notable experience handling Asia-Pacific wide deals, with specific expertise in the China and Japan markets.
Learn more about this teamView ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is very helpful on a wide range of matters. Paul has expertise in Japanese aircraft leasing and always proactively keeps us in the loop.

    Aviation: Finance (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

  • Paul is extremely knowledgeable and responsive.

    Aviation: Finance (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

Ranked Individuals at Clifford Chance (46)

China

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership