Baker McKenzie is highly experienced in aviation leasing matters, acting for every type of interested party in lease transactions and financings. The firm supports major airlines and financial institutions in lease restructurings as well as in aircraft acquisitions, including sale and leasebacks. The team is led by Andrew Lockhart, who is frequently approached by airlines, aircraft manufacturers and financial institutions for support. Within the team, Allen Ng advises clients on the full suite of aviation finance, with particular strength supporting clients in matters relating to Chinese aviation. Jane Wang is also of note for her work on multi-jurisdictional financing.

Clifford Chance maintains expertise in aviation finance matters spanning Asia and Australia, able to call on its global network of offices to provide local support. The team contains experienced advisors in lease financings for all parties to a transaction and are well-versed in providing de-risking and insolvency support also. Paul Greenwell, the firm’s practice head, brings particular expertise in aviation financings relating to PRC and Japanese markets, acting for financial institutions, equity arrangers and operating lessors. Hetty Lam acts on commercial debt financings, joint ventures and portfolio asset sales and novations. Jonathan Leung advises on a range of leasing structures.

Able to leverage its wider aviation expertise, Clyde & Co LLP advises on the full suite of aviation finance matters, from lease financing to debt financing on both tax and non-tax bases. The firm is also well-versed in leveraged operating lease finance transactions. Practice head Stuart Miller specialises in aviation transactions for both commercial aircraft and private jets. Leading the practice alongside Miller, Fei Kwok supports state-owned enterprises and international companies in cross-border joint ventures in the aviation sector.

The CMS Hong Kong LLP team advises financial institutions, shipowners, operators and lessors in a wide array of shipping finance matters, including syndicated bank facilities and the purchase or sale of vessels. The firm has particular experience in matters relating to the LNG sector. Conor Warde acts on senior and subordinated debt financings, asset-based lending transactions and private equity investments. Tim Elliott specialises in shipping matters relating to offshore oil and gas. Kathy Wong is another key name, supporting PRC lessors as well as international banks and shipowners.

Able to draw on its offices across the globe, HFW advises on a range of cross-border aviation transactions, including lease financing and refinancing as well as portfolio trading. The firm’s clientele includes major airlines and leasing companies, including those operating in China. Justin Sun heads the practice, acting on the repossession, financing and leasing of aircrafts. Within the team, Whitney Chan is adept at aircraft portfolio financings, often being instructed by Japanese arrangers, international banks and PRC lessors.

Hill Dickinson Hong Kong counts shipowners, banks, leasing companies and operators as key clients, acting on a broad range of financing matters including syndicated loans. The firm is particularly strong in the ferries space. The team’s practice heads are Janice Lee, a structured finance expert for PRC clients, and Gary Wong, who advises on secured lending and restructuring. Within the team, David Beaves acts on debt restructuring and security enforcement for financial institutions. Lorraine Mok is also noted for her work on corporate structuring and the sale and purchase of ships.

Johnson Stokes & Master acts as a one-stop shop for clients seeking support in shipping finance, advising on leasing, M&A, litigation and restructuring matters in the sector. The firm advises financial leasing companies, financial institutions and shipowners on cross-border transactions involving multiple parties. The practice is spearheaded by Maggie Cheung, who advises on cross-border bilateral and syndicated loan documentation. Within the team, Amber Fan supports clients with structured ship finance and leasing.

Particularly strong handling cross-border matters in Mainland China, King & Wood Mallesons provides comprehensive support to its aviation clients, acting on structured financing, refinancing and sale and leasebacks. The firm’s clients include major financial institutions, leasing companies and airlines. Katherine Ke is the Hong Kong-based practice head, acting for clients on portfolio transactions and the leasing and financing of both commercial aircraft and business jets. Based in Beijing, practice heads Ma Feng and Ling Wang support the practice with equipment leasing and financing in the PRC.

Mayer Brown covers the gamut of aviation finance matters in Hong Kong, with in-depth knowledge of the purchase of business jets and commercial aircraft portfolios. The firm is also adept in export credit agency financing, debt financing and tax-efficient lease financing. The team is spearheaded by Richard Stock, who advises airlines lessors and banks on secured debt financings. Evelyn Lok specialises in the financing and transacting of corporate aircraft. Ashley Wong focuses on sale and lease back arrangements.

Norton Rose Fulbright is regularly instructed by lessors on the gamut of international shipping finance. The firm acts on sale and leaseback transactions, JOLCOs, operating lease financing as well as pre- and post-delivery financing. It is also experienced in matters that raise PRC shipping law issues. The team is led by Becky Tai, who excels in structured finance transactions of LNG carrier and cruise ship assets.

Stephenson Harwood has a multifaceted aviation finance practice, advising on leasings, insolvency and aircraft repossession. In addition, the firm handles cross-border sale and leasebacks, syndicated loans and post-delivery financings of shipping assets for lenders, lessors, owners and operators. Practice head Simon Wong specialises in advising financiers, lessors and airlines across the spectrum of financing and leasing transactions, including Islamic financing and tax-based leasing. Fellow practice heads Hongkai Zhou and Elton Chan focus on shipping matters, advising banks, leasing companies and shipowners. Louis Ng is an experienced member of the team acting on aircraft acquisitions, lease novation and restructurings.

Tiang & Partners supports a wide range of clients, including lessors and financiers in China, Australia, Japan and Southeast Asia. The team is well-versed in advising on portfolio and single aircraft lease transactions. The team is jointly led by Michelle Taylor and Tejaswi Nimmagadda, who support financiers, lessors and airlines on leasing and financing. Within the team, Nai Kwok advises on portfolio acquisition and divestments.

Watson Farley & Williams is regularly sought after for its expertise in the sale and leaseback of shipping vessels, particularly in the LNG sector. On the aviation side, the firm is well-versed in providing structured lending, leasing and restructuring support. Leading from Hong Kong, Christoforos Bisbikos advises on fleet acquisition and joint ventures in the shipping sector. Jackson Chow specialises in aviation finance, acting on procurement and leasing matters. Guan Jian advises major financial instructions, leasing companies and ship owners, while Valerie Lee is also noted for her work on debt restructuring and sale and leasebacks. Madeline Leong is another key name within the team.