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Asset Finance | Global

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The Asset Finance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Global Market Leaders.

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Band 1

  1. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Clifford Chance has a renowned asset finance practice with extensive experience and a global presence in both rail and aviation matters. The law firm offers:

           • Considerable experience acting on behalf of multinational financial institutions, government agencies and aircraft leasing companies.

           • Expertise in cross-border matters ranging from sophisticated portfolio transactions to high-value securities issuances.

  2. Milbank LLP
    1
    Milbank LLP
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Milbank has a distinguished practice specialising in aviation finance, with notable experience in Asia, London and the USA. The law firm offers:

           • Exemplary prowess in portfolio acquisitions and warehouse financing, asset-backed securitisations and tax structuring, as well as high-value portfolio development.

           • Significant experience representing leading airlines, aircraft leasing companies and investment banks.

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Band 2

  1. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Norton Rose Fulbright is a well-regarded firm with a respected presence across the USA, Europe and Asia. The law firm offers:

           • Experience representing high-profile airlines, rail operators, lessors and financiers.

           • Skill advising clients on a multitude of cross-border matters, including portfolio acquisitions, securitisations, and export credit and AFIC financings.

  2. Vedder Price PC
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. A&O Shearman
    3
    A&O Shearman
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
  2. 3
    Holland & Knight LLP
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Holland & Knight has a well-regarded asset finance practice operating out of offices in the USA and the UK. It is regularly mandated on matters relating to Asia and Latin America. The law firm offers:

           • Expertise providing legal counsel on the full spectrum of aviation finance matters.

           • Considerable experience advising investment banks and aviation leasing companies.

  3. Pillsbury
    3
    Pillsbury
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Pillsbury has a prominent asset finance group comprising a deep bench operating across the USA, Europe and Asia. The law firm offers:

           • Considerable proficiency advising on the full gamut of aviation finance matters.

           • Experience representing a wide range of clients including airlines, lessors and financial institutions.

  4. Watson Farley & Williams
    3
    Watson Farley & Williams
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Watson Farley & Williams houses capable asset finance teams in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris. The team has robust skills handling an array of complex cross-border matters. The law firm offers:

  5. White & Case LLP
    3
    White & Case LLP
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    White & Case has an expert asset finance team advising numerous international clients. Its established presence in the European and North American asset finance space is complemented by a growing strength in Asia. The law firm offers:

           • Experience acting for a broad client roster of investment banks, lessors and airlines.

           • Expertise in assisting with debt financing, portfolio and leasing company acquisitions, warehouse facilities and EETC transactions.

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Band 4

  1. Baker McKenzie
    4
    Baker McKenzie
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie has a respected asset finance team, principally noted for the strength of its Hong Kong practice as well as its extensive global network. The law firm offers:

           • Deep experience in leasing and aircraft portfolio acquisitions.

           • Expertise in advising airlines, lessors and investment banks across Asia.

  2. 4
    Dentons
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Dentons has a well-regarded asset finance practice, principally centred in London with further capabilities throughout its offices in the Middle East. The law firm offers:

           • Considerable expertise across both aviation and rail finance matters.

           • Experience advising a range of airlines, lessors, rail operators and transport bodies.

  3. Stephenson Harwood LLP
    4
    Stephenson Harwood LLP
    Asset Finance
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Stephenson Harwood has a well-established global asset finance practice, with notable rail and aviation teams in London, an active Paris office and a strong offering across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm offers: