Clifford Chance LLP is widely recognised for its expertise in complex aviation finance transactions, including portfolio financings, sale and leaseback arrangements, aircraft acquisitions, and export credit agency-supported financing. Beyond aviation, the firm brings significant strength in maritime and rail finance, advising on vessel acquisitions, shipping transactions, and rail fleet financings. Oliver Hipperson, a specialist in the financing, sale, and leasing of heavy transport assets in the aviation and maritime spaces, leads the asset finance group. Ranbir Hunjan focuses on aviation and rail leasing and debt financing transactions, while Richard Evans adeptly advises on a variety of aviation financing structures, including unsecured term loans and structured capital markets deals. Paul Carrington plays a leading role in major restructurings, aircraft portfolio sales, and cross-border financings. Lara Attarzadeh is a trusted advisor on airline and engine financings, aircraft sales and acquisitions, as well as M&A and joint venture transactions.
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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.
Richard Evans
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lara Attarzadeh
Practice head
Oliver Hipperson
Other key lawyers
Ranbir Hunjan; Richard Evans; Lara Attarzadeh; Paul Carrington; Chris Hardisty; Jing Tang; Ryan Wild