Vedder Price > London, England > Firm Profile
Vedder Price Offices
4 Coleman Street
LONDON
EC2R 5AR
England
Profiles
Vedder Price > The Legal 500 Rankings
Finance > Transport finance and leasing Tier 2
The 'seasoned' London-based aviation finance practice at Vedder Price has strong and well-established relationships with lessors, financiers, operators and funds which are appreciative not only of its vast sector knowledge but also its ability to advise on both English and New York law debt products, often in unison with its market-leading US offering. Although it does handle some more commoditised financings, the partner-led team adds particular value on more complex and often heavily structured mandates, involving commercial and export-credit-backed debt. Gavin Hill has deep expertise at handling the financing, leasing and acquisition/sale of commercial/business aircraft and aircraft engines. Neil Poland is 'able to distil complex legal issues', including in the context of operating lease structures and export credit financings, into 'clear, reasoned and commercially focused advice' for lessors, banks and airlines. Dylan Potter is a 'safe pair of hands' on aviation finance transactions and also heads up the office's maritime and equipment finance practices. The 'professional and reliable' Derek Watson handles corporate jet work alongside his commercial aviation offering, while John Pearson continues to gain recognition for his knowledge of ESG-related aviation matters.Other key lawyers:
Gavin Hill; Neil Poland; Derek Watson; Bill Gibson; Dylan Potter; John Pearson; Natalie Chung
Testimonials
‘The firm has a seasoned aviation finance practice in London, which is complemented by its significant and market-leading team in the US. The ability to cover off both English law/New York (and broader US law) matters is a particularly appealing facet of the practice.’
‘Neil Poland is excellent – a pleasure to work with and is able to distil complex legal issues into clear, reasoned and commercially focused advice.’
‘Dylan Potter remains an excellent commercial lawyer in the field of aviation finance. A trusted adviser and “safe pair of hands“.’
‘Derek Watson is very responsive, professional and reliable.’
‘John Pearson should be commended for his work and focus on broader industry matters – particularly in the ESG space, where he is undoubtedly a leading practitioner already.’
Key clients
Airbus
BayernLB (Bayerische Landesbank)
Castlelake
NordLB (Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale)
Aero Capital Solutions
volofin Holdings DAC
Macquarie AirFinance
Aero Capital Solutions
Lynx Air
Absa Bank Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Aero Capital Solutions on three loan portfolio transactions with Investec Bank.
- Advised NordLB in relation to the first Balthazar-covered financing of an Airbus A330-900neo aircraft to Condor, with a junior loan provided by Tamweel Aviation Finance (arranged by Novus Aviation Capital).
- Represented Lynx Air in a sale and leaseback of three CFM LEAP-1B27 engines.
Employment > Employers Tier 6
Jonathan Maude heads the practice at Vedder Price, which is lauded for its ‘client-centric’ approach. It is best known for its international work, acting on complex and often highly sensitive cross-jurisdictional employment matters on behalf of multinational clients. The group supports businesses and senior executives across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious employment and HR issues. It is increasingly advising on data protection matters. Daniel Stander is another key member of the practice, and is particularly active in matters relating to the gig economy.Practice head(s):
Jonathan Maude
Other key lawyers:
Rachel Easton; Daniel Stander
Testimonials
‘I have always been impressed not only with the quality of the partners in London but also with the high level of quality by associates of any level. The client-oriented approach and the flexibility on their advice have also been always worth a special mention.’
‘Jonathan Maude is an outstanding practitioner in the field of labour and employment. His advice is business oriented, and the way he coordinates global projects is outstanding.’
‘Besides Jonathan, I would like to mention Rachel Easton, who is very well versed on international labour and employment matters.’
‘Daniel Stander has been incredibly quick to respond, thoughtful and thorough in his support for us. His willingness to go far beyond the extra mile for us at such a challenging time has restored my faith in human nature.’
‘Jonathan Maude is exceptional and is highly knowledgeable, experienced and commercial in his approach. A real safe pair of hands and attentive and resourceful.’
‘Daniel Stander is highly rated and excellent at getting to the root of the problem and providing innovative employment law solutions.’
‘Rachel Easton is a rising star and one to watch. She is a pleasure to deal with and has a real can do attitude.’
‘Jonathan Maude is a fantastic lawyer that can be reached at any time and provides direct and practical advice.’
Key clients
NashTech Limited
Exigent Group Limited
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
Work highlights
- Advising and project managing the multi-jurisdictional sale of Exigent Group Limited to U.S.-based Morae Global.
- Reviewing a short-term international assignment policy in connection with working time and health and safety legislation on behalf of a leading provider of rotor sails to the shipping industry.
- Advising a U.S.-based financial trading firm in connection with a misuse of confidential information and breach of restrictive covenants matter involving an employee, a former employee and a competitor organisation.
Vedder Price > Firm Profile
Vedder Price is a thriving full service law firm with a proud tradition of maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us since our founding in 1952. With over 400 lawyers and professionals, we serve clients of all sizes and in virtually all industries from our offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dallas and Miami.
The firm offers a unique mix of finance, corporate, labor and employment, and litigation skills, including market-leading practices in global transportation finance, middle-market finance/M&A, executive compensation, employment class actions and more. Vedder Price has enduring relationships with marquee organizations, and many of the firm’s clients have been with the firm since its founding in 1952.
You can expect practical, responsive, results-oriented, cost-effective service, delivered by a firm with a world-class reputation in key practice areas:
- Personalized service
- Distinctive credentials, enduring relationships
- Competitive rates, with a particular focus on efficiency
- Strong professional relations
- Sound leadership and long-term stability
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| President & CEO | Michael A. Nemeroff | [email protected] | +1 (312) 609 7858 |
| Operating Shareholder | Dana S. Armagno | [email protected] | +1 (312) 609 7543 |
| Vice Chair, Executive Committee | Jeffrey T. Veber | [email protected] | +1 (212) 407 7728 |
| Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Area | Elizabeth N. Hall | [email protected] | +1 (312) 609 7795 |
| Chair, Corporate Practice Area | Jennifer Durham King | [email protected] | +1 (312) 609 7835 |
| Chair, Litigation Practice Area | Thomas P. Cimino, Jr. | [email protected] | +1 (312) 609 7784 |
| Chair, Finance & Transactions Practice Area | Venu V. Talanki | [email protected] | +1 (312) 609 7749 |
| Chair, Global Transportation Finance Practice Area | Geoffrey R. Kass | [email protected] | +1 (312) 609 7553 |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Katherine Miletich | [email protected] | +1 (312) 609 5043 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Henrietta Worthington | Solicitor | View Profile |
Vedder Price > Firm Profile
Vedder Price is a thriving full service law firm with a proud tradition of maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, many of whom have been with us since our founding in 1952. With over 400 lawyers and professionals, we serve clients of all sizes and in virtually all industries from our offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, DC, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dallas and Miami.
The firm offers a unique mix of finance, corporate, labor and employment, and litigation skills, including market-leading practices in global transportation finance, middle-market finance/M&A, executive compensation, employment class actions and more. Vedder Price has enduring relationships with marquee organizations, and many of the firm’s clients have been with the firm since its founding in 1952.
You can expect practical, responsive, results-oriented, cost-effective service, delivered by a firm with a world-class reputation in key practice areas:
- Personalized service
- Distinctive credentials, enduring relationships
- Competitive rates, with a particular focus on efficiency
- Strong professional relations
- Sound leadership and long-term stability
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| President & CEO | Michael A. Nemeroff | [email protected] | (312) 609-7858 |
| Operating Shareholder | Douglas M. Hambleton | [email protected] | (312) 609-7684 |
| Vice Chair, Executive Committee | Jeffrey T. Veber | [email protected] | (212) 407-7728 |
| Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Area | Amy L. Bess | [email protected] | (202) 312-3361 |
| Chair, Corporate Practice Area | Jennifer Durham King | [email protected] | (312) 609-7835 |
| Chair, Litigation Practice Area | Randall M. Lending | [email protected] | (312) 609-7564 |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Katherine Miletich | [email protected] | (312) 609-5043 |
Diversity
Vedder Price is committed to maintaining and enhancing a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. Our attorneys and staff members are recruited, retained and promoted regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status.
At the same time, Vedder recognizes its responsibility to actively encourage minority and diverse individuals to pursue careers in law and to ensure that they have access to opportunities in the profession.
We believe that the strength of our commitment to diversity and inclusion is vital to a better work environment and the effectiveness of our firm in an increasingly diverse market. It is a core value. We promote and support diversity in a variety of ways – by recruiting, hiring, retaining, training, developing, mentoring and advancing talented diverse attorneys and other employees on the basis of merit and performance.
Please visit https://www.vedderprice.com/diversity for more information.