Aviation: Finance (International Firms) | Global

Clifford Chance's asset finance group is highly recommended for its ability to handle cross-border aviation financings, with considerable depth of expertise for matters involving the PRC, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Indonesia and the USA, thus highlighting its strong regional presence. Its full spectrum of services attracts many lessors and lenders, ranging from JOLCO structures and lease restructuring to airline insolvency-related issues and joint venture matters. It is also well placed to advise on asset-based securitisations and other capital market financing structures.

The robust assets and structured finance team at Watson Farley & Williams brings a strong track record advising on a wide range of transactions, including aircraft portfolio financing and leasing. It maintains a strong focus on the PRC market, with an impressive roster of lessor and airline clients. The team provides significant expertise in restructuring and bankruptcy matters. It also acts for multinational clients throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with recent deal experience in Singapore and Indonesia.

A&O Shearman is well reputed for advising on matters in the PRC aviation market from its Beijing and Shanghai offices. It continues to attract mandates from a number of banks, financiers, leasing companies and airlines due to its expertise in handling complex and high-value transactions, such as portfolio financings. A&O Shearman is a strong choice for cross-border financing mandates, bolstered by its international footprint. The practice offers additional expertise assisting clients with acquisition financing.