Watson Farley & Williams LLP assists a variety of clients spanning air carriers, export credit agencies, arrangers, lessors and banks with the acquisition, sale and financing of Airbus and Boeing aircrafts as well as engines and smaller types of aircraft including helicopters. The Paris based team combines French and UK law expertise and benefits from a prominent international platform. Practice head and asset finance expert Alexia Russell, Philippe Monfort and Hugues Hounkpati are the key names.
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‘Incomparable responsiveness and professionalism. The team is very qualified and willing.'
‘Hugues Hounkpati and Philippe Monfort master the subject perfectly.'
‘Solid work and a reasonable approach to getting a deal done.’
‘Phillipe Montfort and Hugues Hunkpati generally approach things practically while still offering a strong representation of their client's interests.’
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- RIVE Private Investment
- Société Générale
- The Korea Development Bank
Work highlights
Advising Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and The Korea Development Bank on a first of its kind Balthazar insurance-backed, sustainability-linked JOLCO financing of one Airbus A350-900 aircraft on lease to Air France.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Hugues Hounkpati
Practice head
Alexia Russell
Other key lawyers
Philippe Monfort; Hugues Hounkpati