With a strong focus on the aviation sector, Morgan Lewis Stamford LLC is well versed in portfolio sales and purchases, financing and leasing, sale-and-leaseback transactions, litigation, airline restructuring, and ESG and sustainability mandates. James Bradley serves as the primary contact for lessors, financial institutions, investors, funds, airlines, and manufacturers seeking guidance on all aspects of aircraft, engine, and corporate jet financing, leasing, and restructuring. Ivan Qiu is noted for his work on aircraft finance and leasing transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'James Bradley and Ivan Qiu are passionate about their work and always able to provide the best solutions not only to legal issues but also to operational matters.'
- 'The dedication, availability and response time of the team members led by Jame Bradley is without a doubt a level above the rest of the legal counsels that I have worked with.'
- ‘I have great dealings with James Bradley, who is responsive, creative and prepared to structure new and innovative approaches to transactions.'
- ‘Strong aviation finance team with deep industry, participant and jurisdiction expertise. This makes closing deals painless, predictable and straightforward.'
- ‘Each member of the MLS team is a pleasure to deal with. They respond in a timely and commercial manner, with their client's best interests at the forefront of their feedback.'
- ‘The MLS team are industry leaders in the aviation sector, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. They know the market inside out and are always a step ahead of the competition.’
Key clients
- Avation PLC
- Skymark Airlines Inc.
- Sky Leasing
- China Aircraft Leasing Company Limited
- Malaysia Airlines
Work highlights
Advised AVAP on its refinancing of seven aircraft with Deutsche Bank through a Term Loan A-styled $85m expandable portfolio financing facility.
Advised AVAP on its refinancing of seven aircraft with Deutsche Bank through a Term Loan A-styled $85m expandable portfolio financing facility.
Acted for CALC in the operating leases of two (2) Boeing 787-9 dreamliner aircraft to German flag carrier Lufthansa AG, for operation by its subsidiary Austrian Airlines, in the first ever deal between CALC and Lufthansa.
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Practice head
James Bradley
Other key lawyers
Ivan Qiu; Nandana Marur