Transportation: Aviation: Finance | Europe

Norton Rose Fulbright has a leading aviation and shipping asset finance practice. The team has excellent capabilities in tax leasing, debt and export credit finance matters, particularly those involving cross-border elements. It is also well versed in handling sale and restructuring mandates. The law firm has an impressive client base consisting of leading banks, insurers, airlines and shipping companies.

Stephenson Harwood provides leading expertise in shipping finance matters, assisting clients with tax leases, acquisition finance and restructuring mandates. The law firm benefits from a strong worldwide network of offices in key shipping locations such as the UK and China. It is also recognised for its experience handling asset financing in the aviation sector, particularly involving the acquisition and financing of aircraft. Its clients include leading international financial institutions as well as airlines.

Watson Farley & Williams has an impressive asset finance practice, offering capabilities in both shipping and aviation matters. The department acts for various lenders on a large number of restructurings, tax leases and debt refinancings. It acts for a solid client base of high-profile French and international banks, in addition to export credit agencies and shipping companies.