Clifford Chance

A first-class Aviation team to support our clients' global needs

Assisting a diverse range of clients – banks, arrangers, finance and operating lessors, investors, airlines, governmental authorities and manufacturers – has given us clear insight into the requirements of transaction parties as well as an in-depth knowledge of the aviation market.

Lawyers from our Antitrust/Competition, Corporate, Capital Markets, Projects, Tax, Insolvency, Regulatory and Litigation practices work together to achieve our clients' objectives.

Our clients draw on the experience of a global Asset Finance practice, which forms part of Clifford Chance's global Transport & Logistics Group and brings together product and industry knowledge to advise clients on their most complex transactions.

Outstanding Aviation sector knowledge

Our global Aviation team are regularly involved in the most ground-breaking and significant deals in the aviation market.

We are able to advise on the most effective structures both for initial equity financing and for flexibility of exit.  We can also anticipate issues which may be raised by both bank and non-bank lenders, and find efficient solutions to keep your transaction moving.

Innovative structured finance techniques

We frequently work on the most complex and innovative leasing and financing structures around the world in order to build tailored solutions for our clients.

Our team has advised airlines, lessors and financiers on Japanese operating leases, Spanish operating leases, debt and equity funding platforms and receivables financing structures.