Baker McKenzie is highly experienced in aviation leasing matters, acting for every type of interested party in lease transactions and financings. The firm supports major airlines and financial institutions in lease restructurings as well as in aircraft acquisitions, including sale and leasebacks. The team is led by Andrew Lockhart, who is frequently approached by airlines, aircraft manufacturers and financial institutions for support. Within the team, Allen Ng advises clients on the full suite of aviation finance, with particular strength supporting clients in matters relating to Chinese aviation. Jane Wang is also of note for her work on multi-jurisdictional financing.
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‘The team led by Andrew is a professional team with high expertise and experience in aviation finance. Their global coverage also supports the aviation financing requirement for financiers, lessors and airlines.’
‘Andrew Lockhart has long time experience in aviation finance and is well versed in various kinds of aviation financing.’
'The law firm has a long history of strengths and extensive experience in asset finance, with deep roots in the Asia-Pacific asset finance market.'
‘As a long-serving partner in the Asia-Pacific region, Allen Ng has a deep understanding of the market and provides high-quality legal services.’
'The firm is very experienced in aircraft leasing and financing, and the services it provides are very professional.'
‘Jane Wang has strong legal knowledge and is very flexible in her responses.’
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Practice head
Andrew Lockhart
Other key lawyers
Allen Ng; Jane Wang