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Mark Ditto advises operating lessors, finance companies, private equity firms, hedge funds and other institutional clients in structuring, negotiating and closing high-value equipment and transportation finance transactions worldwide.

Regarded as a leader in his field, Mark provides strategic, business-focused counsel across a range of asset classes and financing structures. Mark’s practice encompasses commercial aviation finance, general equipment leasing and finance, global transportation finance, joint ventures, cross-border leases, offshore platforms and Export Credit Agency (ECA) financings. He brings a breadth of experience in capital markets offerings, including Rule 144A and Regulation S transactions and asset securitizations, including those with syndicated equity. Clients benefit from Mark’s market knowledge, efficiency and practical approach in managing risk while advancing their business objectives.

His experience extends to structured financings involving a wide array of assets and receivables, including automobile and student loans, credit card and mortgage receivables, forward-flow financings and trade receivables. He counsels clients on servicing and management agreements, consignment arrangements, tax-based corporate structuring, and general corporate and securities matters. Mark has also handled transactions in the IT, healthcare, manufacturing, chemical, and raw material sectors.

• Member, American Bar Association

• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

• Member, International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT)

• University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2007, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif

• DePauw University, B.A., 2004, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa