Stephenson Harwood

Finance

Richard specialises in helping operating lessors and global financial institutions to confidently navigate the sale and purchase, leasing and financing of new and used aircraft assets.  Whether advising on high-value trading transactions, complex aircraft-backed financings or cross-border leasing transactions, Richard brings commercially astute advice, responsiveness and attention to detail to each and every deal.

Richard works collaboratively in partnership with clients over the long-term, enabling him to better understand the commercial strategy and key drivers of clients' businesses and allowing him to achieve clients’ goals.  This approach means that Richard has developed strong and long-standing relationships with his key clients, who regularly call upon him in high-stakes situations.

No matter the complexity of the transaction, Richard's commercially driven, collaborative approach to deal-making, blended with specialist legal knowledge and practical business insight, makes him a go-to choice for clients.