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Paul Nelson

Paul Nelson

UK 2026

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Paul is Global Co-Head of Asset Finance and Established Industries Sector Lead. He is one of the industry’s most highly regarded and well respected practitioners. He brings over 25 years of experience.

He advises financiers, funds, investors, operators, leasing companies, credit insurers and ECAs across the whole spectrum of aviation, shipping, satellite and other asset backed matters.

Paul is the trusted adviser to market leading clients on deals including sustainability linked financings, asset and portfolio purchases and sales, pre-delivery payments (PDP) financing, operating leasing, mergers and acquisitions, tax-based leases, secured and unsecured facilities, revolving credit facilities, ECA-supported financings, insurance-backed financings, capital markets transactions including ABS, EETC and Sukuks, Islamic financings, slots and receivables financings, manufacturer contracts and lease novations as well as litigation, restructurings, repossessions and work-outs.

He also has extensive experience advising on structured and asset backed lending and securitisation transactions and portfolio and asset purchases and sales for various asset types, including in the Cruise Ship sector. He has acted for various parties on cross-border lease financings, trade finance, debt financings, construction contracts and charterparties.

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

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Individual Editorial
Paul Nelson is head of the aviation finance group and a premier practitioner in the industry. He has strong expertise in aircraft restructuring, leasing and financing matters.

Strengths

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  • His exceptional experience and knowledge means he is our go-to person for novel or sophisticated transactions.

    Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Paul handles sophisticated matters and can advocate in the most difficult situations and creates positive outcomes.

    Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He's gone over and above what you'd expect from lawyers. He'll be there when you ask, even if he's in a different country.

    Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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