Clifford Chance acts for private sector clients across the shipping and aviation industries, with aptitude in asset finance, leaseback transactions, and aircraft registration. Hein Tonnaer spearheads the department, and is heavily involved in the renewables market. Tonnaer has experience in sustainable transport projects, advising Dutch and international stakeholders. Angela McEwan uses her banking and finance experience to structure large transactions and advise on lease agreements. Mike Niekoop is a respected asset finance specialist.
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Key clients
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Airbus
- Aircastle Advisor LLC
- BNP Paribas SA/NV
- Citi Europe plc
- Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.
- Deucalion Aviation Limited
- Falko Regional Aircraft Limited
- ITOCHU Corporation
- JP Lease Products & Services Co., Ltd.
Practice head
Hein Tonnaer
Other key lawyers
Angela McEwan; Mike Niekoop; Laura Stegeman