Watson Farley & Williams (Gaikokuho Kyodo Jigyo Horitsu Jimusho)‘s dedicated asset and structured finance practice is well-equipped to advise on aviation and maritime finance matters in particular. The team’s expertise in the transport sector encompasses a broad range of export, debt and leasing finance transactions. Its client list features financiers, lessors and operators of aircraft. Simon Collins and Keisuke Imon handle cross-border sale and leaseback transactions, and co-head the team. Shusuke Fukunaga continues to advise on major sales of aircraft.
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Testimonials
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‘They have a global network and can collaborate smoothly.’
‘Shusuke Fukunaga delivers high-quality and reliable services. Specifically, he provides professional advice from the client's perspective.’
‘Provide strong support on our Japanese matters.’
‘I recommend Simon Collins.’
Key clients
- Financial Partners Group
- Japan Lease Products & Services
- HSBC
- MUFG Bank Ltd
- BNPP
- iStrings Aviation Capital Co., Ltd.
- Itochu Corporation
- Development Bank of Japan Inc.
- Aercap
- Avolon
Work highlights
Represented FPG as lessor on the JOLCO of USD3.4 billion (in aggregate) of container vessels builtin China and Korea for Seaspan Corporation.
Represented the client, as Lender, in connection with the JOLCO for container boxes leased to CMA CGM.
Assisted with a transaction relating to one Boeing 737-MAX aircraft subleased to FlyDubai.
Lawyers
Leading partners: Gaiben
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Simon Collins; Keisuke Imon
Other key lawyers
Shusuke Fukunaga