Norton Rose Fulbright
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Praised for ‘balancing legal risks with commercial priorities’, the ’experienced, dependable and easy to work with’ team at Norton Rose Fulbright stands out for its extensive expertise in aviation and shipping finance, as well as significant involvement in offshore finance and the energy sector. The aviation arm is led by the ‘thoughtful, experienced and very steady’ Keith Sandilands, a leading figure for airlines, banks, ECAs, arrangers, lessors and investors. Ben Rose, who heads up the shipping and offshore practice, has notable expertise in complex structured financings, including Chinese sale and leasebacks, JOLCOs, and limited recourse project financings. Sue Ann Gan stands out for her strong track record in ship finance deals, advising financial institutions, lessees and owners. Additional support is offered by shipping finance specialist Sophie Polisena and Edward Bentley, who focuses on aviation transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Norton Rose’s asset finance team is very good, experienced, dependable and easy to work with. They understand the aviation sector well and provide sensible, commercially grounded advice that’s tailored to the reality of how things actually work in practice. They don’t waste time theorising or over-complicating matters, they focus on getting the job done properly.'
- 'We’ve worked with them on several aircraft and engine-related matters, and they’ve always delivered solid support. The team is responsive, organised and capable of managing complex, multi-party transactions without losing momentum or dropping detail. They’re particularly good at balancing legal risks with commercial priorities, and their drafting is consistently clear and workable.'
Key clients
- Air Niugini Limited
- Bank of America, N.A.
Work highlights
Advised Yinson Production in connection with its issue of $1.035bn in senior secured bonds due 2042 to refinance FPSO Anna Nery.