Stek is a notable authority in the Dutch aviation market, demonstrating particular strength in aircraft leasing mandates and financing matters. Co-leading the team, Jeroen Timmermans is hailed as a ‘great aviation lawyer’ and is a go-to contact among leasing companies, major airlines and international banks. Also co-heading the practice is Simon Boersen, who stands out for his ’remarkable tenacity’, handling portfolio financing mandates and cross border aviation litigation. Kersten Wierda regularly supports the team.
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Testimonials
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- 'Jeroen Timmermans is a great aviation lawyer.'
- ‘Good team with industry knowledge.’
- 'Their pragmatic approach leads to faster execution.'
- ‘Simon Boersen is a razor-sharp adversary with remarkable tenacity.’
- ‘Simon Boersen is as knowledgeable as any in house lawyer.'
- ‘Excellent quality, deep knowledge of our industry.’
Key clients
- Aircastle Advisor LLC
- Aircraft Maintenance Netherlands B.V.
- BOC Aviation (UK) Limited
- CFM International Inc.
- CMB Financial Leasing Co, Ltd.
- Corendon Airlines
- De Groene Energy Corridor B.V.
- Deutsche Bank
- Elysian Aircraft Company
- easyJet
- Fokker Next Gen N.V.
- Fokker Services/Fokker Techniek
Work highlights
Advising US aircraft leasing company Aircastle regarding the lease of 15 new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft to KLM.
Advising Deutsche Bank with the financing of a major aircraft-assets portfolio.
Defending Fokker in a €8m damages claim by Transavia over maintenance services on a Boeing 737 aircraft.
Practice head
Jeroen Timmermans; Simon Boersen
Other key lawyers
Kersten Wierda