Asset Finance | Global

Clifford Chance has a renowned asset finance practice with extensive experience and a global presence in both rail and aviation matters, with key presence in New York, London, the Middle East and Frankfurt. The law firm offers: considerable experience in 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; and a team of around 125 lawyers across jurisdictions specialised in asset finance.

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 in representing leading airlines, aircraft leasing companies and investment banks; expertise in Islamic finance transactions.

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 in providing legal counsel on the full spectrum of aviation finance matters; considerable experience in representing investment banks, aircraft, maritime vessels and aviation leasing companies; and experience in advising clients across Europe, Asia, Latin America, North America and the Middle East.

Norton Rose Fulbright is a well-regarded law firm with a respected presence across the USA, Europe and Asia. The law firm offers: experience in representing high-profile airlines, rail operators, lessors and financiers; skill in advising clients on a multitude of cross-border matters, including portfolio acquisitions, securitisations, and export credit and AFIC financings; and expertise in the transport sector, including aviation, rail and shipping.

Pillsbury has a prominent asset finance group comprising a deep bench that operates across the USA, Europe and Asia. The law firm offers: considerable proficiency in advising on the full gamut of aviation finance matters; expertise in representing a wide range of clients, including airlines, lessors and financial institutions; and particular experience with land-based vehicles, mining equipment and locomotives.

Watson Farley & Williams houses capable asset finance teams in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Paris. The team has robust skills in handling an array of complex cross-border matters. The law firm offers: aptitude for a variety of financing and leasing transactions in the aviation space; experience in restructuring and bankruptcy matters, with notable expertise in advising on aircraft repossession; and a wide team of around 200 asset finance legal specialists.

A&O Shearman has a respected asset finance practice with deep expertise in both aviation and rail financing. The law firm offers: additional experience in shipping and container, space, IT and satellite industries; experience in a plethora of international and high-value projects on behalf of airlines, aviation bodies and investment banks; and a strong track record in cross-border AFIC financings and leasings employing JOLCO structures.

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; and capabilities across a full range of services.

Dentons has a well-regarded asset finance practice, principally centred in London and with further capabilities throughout its offices in the Middle East. The law firm offers: considerable expertise across both aviation and rail finance matters; experience in advising a range of airlines, lessors, rail operators and transport bodies; and strengths in asset-backed loans, secured credit facilities and acquisition finance.

Stephenson Harwood has a well-established global asset finance practice, with notable rail and aviation teams in London, active Paris and Dubai offices, and a strong offering across the Asia-Pacific region. The firm offers: considerable experience in aviation deals, including financing for commercial aircraft and corporate jets; expertise in rail finance matters, notably rolling stock procurement and leasing structures; and strength in acting for leading banks, lessors, funds and investment companies.

Vinson & Elkins has a strong asset finance team with strategically located teams in the USA and London, capable of advising an international client base. The law firm offers: experience in acting for lessors, lenders, borrowers and sponsors; and expertise in assisting with credit facility agreements, loans, IPOs and fund financing.

White & Case has an expert asset finance team that advises numerous international clients. The law firm offers: experience in 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; and capabilities across Europe, North America and Asia.