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Transport finance and leasing

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CMS advises on financial structures and cross-border projects across the rail and aviation transport sectors. The practice is led by Tim Elliott, who specialises in debt and leasing transactions spanning the aircraft, shipping, and offshore marine industries, with an emphasis on financings and portfolio sales. Gwen Edwards advises lenders, lessors, borrowers, and airlines on cross-border aircraft debt and lease transactions, including repossessions and restructurings. The 'highly competent' Katie Duffield provides expertise on structured and rolling stock financings in the transport sector, while Neha Arora brings 'precision and commercial pragmatism' to aircraft loan and lease financings.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has the ability to pull on international resources for large, complex international deals.’

  • ‘Tim Elliott has global and industry understanding, and provides excellent advice.'

  • ‘The advantage of this team lies in its consistent focus on providing services centred around clients’ actual issues. The team is composed of senior lawyers with solid expertise in the field of transport finance and leasing.’

  • 'The team's multifaceted professional capabilities confer a significant competitive edge within the industry.'

  • 'Katie Duffield, is a highly competent contact person, always helpful. She is very knowledgeable about the topics and always willing to help.'

  • 'Neha Arora brings a combination of legal precision and commercial pragmatism that sets her apart from many peers in the market.'

  • 'Gwen Edwards' responsiveness, attention to detail, and ability to communicate clearly with both internal and external parties significantly reduce transactional friction.'

Key clients

  • CCB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
  • TrueNoord
  • ICBC Aviation Leasing
  • Lombard North Central Plc
  • National Westminster Bank Plc
  • Equinor ASA

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Tim Elliott

Other key lawyers

Gwen Edwards; Katie Duffield; Neha Arora; Hannalie Gillott; Fanny Fecskovics; Rachael Groundsell; Jack Corr; Andreas Paneras