LAWYER PROFILE

Richard Evans

UK 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

Richard Evans works in Clifford Chance’s Global Asset Finance Group. He acts for borrowers and financiers on a wide range of asset finance transactions, specialising in aviation. His experience covers a wide range of financing structures, including full and limited recourse operating lease financings, direct airline financings, Japanese, French and Spanish tax lease structures, PDP financings, unsecured term loans and structured capital market transactions, as well as leasing and sale transactions.

Richard is currently located in London but previously worked for two years in Clifford Chance’s Singapore office, as well as spending a year on secondment at GECAS.

Career

Lincoln College, Oxford (BA, Law) 2008

Joined Clifford Chance 2010

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 2012

Partner since 2021

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Asset Finance: Aviation Finance - UK-wide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Richard Evans is routinely engaged by lenders to advise on the financing of helicopters and aircraft. He has experience working on a wide range of financing structures including ECA and PDP financings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He seems to be happy to answer any questions, and his knowledge of the market is very much appreciated.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Richard has broad and deep domain expertise, and is able to address multiple jurisdictions and financing structures.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Richard has a fantastic balance of transaction management and detailed legal advice tailored to the needs of the client.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is technical, always available and has a good understanding.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
He is great to work with and professional, and works collaboratively with the other side.
Asset Finance: Aviation FinanceChambers Guide to the Legal Profession