Aviation: Finance (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Fangda Partners houses a market-leading team with a well-integrated network of offices across China. The firm is well regarded for its broad range of services ranging from syndicated loans to cross-border term loan facilities. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in domestic and international acquisition financing and non-recourse project financing. Fangda remains counsel of choice for a number of lenders and consortiums of borrowers, and advises on LBO financing and privatisation loan facilities. Additionally, Fangda has a solid aviation practice and is entrusted by airlines, leasing companies and banks with the leasing, sale and financing of aircraft. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Haitong International Capital and Xiamen Airlines are among the firm's key clients.

Han Kun Law Offices houses a highly rated team which is famed for its expertise in aircraft financing. The team boasts an impressive client base of major financial leasing companies, national airlines and banks. Commended for its experience in a variety of complex financing issues, including leasing, acquisition finance and refinancing work, and further consolidates its leading position in the aviation finance sphere. The team is also active advising clients on establishing leasing entities and tax structures. The firm houses a leading northern China-based aviation finance team which serves airlines and aircraft leasing companies across the country. The firm counts China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines International Financing Lease and China Merchants Bank Leasing among its key aviation sector clients.

King & Wood Mallesons is a formidable market leader, advising on the full gamut of banking and aviation finance matters. The team offers extensive experience handling high-stakes structured finance, acquisition finance, project finance and syndicated loans. The firm's enviable client list includes a number of policy banks, commercial banks, development banks and investment banks. The team remains a popular choice for aviation finance matters, thanks to its wealth of experience representing a host of financial leasing companies and airlines. The firm utilises its global network to assist Chinese banks with cross-border transactions and foreign banks with local incorporation and issues involving the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. The firm includes the IFC and China Southern Air Leasing among its key clients.

Dacheng Law Offices is widely acknowledged for its dedicated aviation finance practice and proves a popular choice for a range of leasing companies and domestic airlines. The team's scope of expertise spans delivery financing, refinancing, aircraft sale and purchase, and cross-border leasing transactions. The team is adept at advising on matters involving free trade zones, and also boasts a strong offering in cross-border financing and banking litigation. The team is also capable of handling acquisition financing matters. The firm includes AVIC International Financial Leasing and Bank of Communications among its key clients.

AllBright Law Offices is noted for its ability to handle domestic financing work, including regular mandates from banks and financial institutions in the area of project finance. The team is also experienced in asset-backed securitisation work, and remains a key choice for trust and insurance companies that seek services in debt financing. The team is well placed to advise banks and financial institutions on the compliance aspects of their business operations. The team's expertise extends to aviation leasing and financing. AllBright includes Tian Jin Trust and China Great Wall Asset Management among its key clients.

Grandall Law Firm offers expertise in leasing and financing of aircraft, parts and engines, representing a variety of domestic airlines, including Air China, Juneyao Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. The team is equally capable of advising on disputes arising in the sector and on aviation insurance and reinsurance issues.

JunHe LLP is well regarded for its leading practice in acquisition finance, project finance and syndicated lending. Its expertise is frequently sought after by lenders and borrowers. The firm maintains a practice in the aviation finance sphere, acting mainly for aircraft leasing companies, and is highlighted for its experience advising on cross-border finance transactions. Clients also seek its expertise in relation to asset management and regulatory compliance. The firm includes HSBC, OCBC Bank and Chengdu Airlines among its key clients.