Stephenson Harwood’s aviation finance team handles financing transactions for an array of clients, including export credit agencies, airlines banks and lessors. The practice notably specialises on the lessor-side and frequently handles financing of aircraft assets. Practice head Florent Rigaud excels in international finance transactions, as does Hugo Le Ridou.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Florent Rigaud and Hugo Le Ridou are our preferred counsels in France. They know our business and what we expect from our French counsel. They are responsive, very knowledgeable, pragmatic and proactive. They are able to think about the next steps and are not afraid to apply creative and innovative thinking, as and when the need arises. They get the job done! ’
- ‘Florent Rigaud: Comprehensive expertise and excellent knowledge of the rental market, and strong organisational skills.'
- ‘Excellent service, very responsive, knowledgeable and capable.’
- ‘The whole team is very good’
Key clients
- AerCap Ireland Ltd
- Air Lease Corporation
- Jackson Square Aviation
- Regional One
- SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
- Transportation Partners
- AerCap Materials (formerly GECAS Asset Management)
- Aviation Capital Group
- Aviator Capital
- Zephyrus Aviation Capital
- Aero Capital Solutions
- Natixis
Work highlights
Advised AerCap on the structuring, drafting, negotiation and finalising of a leasing structure involving one Airbus A330 Neo aircraft that was delivered to Corsair.
Represented a major international bank in connection with the refinancing of one Boeing 777F aircraft owned and operated by a French freight air carrier.
Represented a aircraft leasing company on a French tax lease structure in respect of two Airbus A350-1000 on lease to French airlines.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Florent Rigaud
Other key lawyers
Hugo Le Ridou