Holland & Knight (UK) LLP advises aircraft lessors, investors, and financial institutions on complex cross-border restructurings, insolvency proceedings, and lease enforcement matters across the aviation sector. The practice is led by cross-border aviation transaction expert Victoria Koob, who stands out for her ‘broad and deep knowledge of all aspects of aircraft financing and leasing’. Richard Sharman and Debra Erni also possess cross-border asset finance and leasing experience. Robert Ricketts retired from the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very dedicated team who covers all relevant topics of aircraft financing.'
- 'Massively experienced aviation lawyers, who are top of their game.'
- 'Victoria Koob has broad and deep knowledge of all aspects of aircraft financing and leasing.'
Key clients
- Burrows Aerospace
- AerCap Holdings N.V.
- Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited
- Aircastle Limited
- SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
- Sloane Helicopters
- PK AirFinance
- Airborne Capital
Work highlights
Acted as creditors’ counsel for nine leasing companies that collectively lease 46 aircraft to SAS Airlines in its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceeding.
Representing 17 lessors in GOL’s $4bn Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, as well as representing one key lessor on the unsecured creditors committee.
Serving as creditor’s counsel for nine leasing companies that collectively lease 56 aircraft to Spirit Airlines in their Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceeding.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Victoria Koob
Other key lawyers
Richard Sharman; Debra Erni