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Fielding a ‘very knowledgeable team’, K&L Gates Straits Law LLC’s aviation finance practice counts financial institutions, leasing companies,, and airlines among its key roster of clients, assisting them on structuring, documents and negotiating aircraft finance transactions. Co-head Samuel Kolehmainen, who is praised for going ’above and beyond for clients’, has extensive experience in commercial and Export Credit Agency financings. Fellow co-head Duc Nguyen focuses on corporate and international finance.
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‘Samuel Kolehmainen goes above and beyond for clients and can always be relied on for up-to-date advice, delivered in a clear and easily digestible manner.’
‘Samuel Kolehmainen has good commercial senses.'
Key clients
- AirAsia Berhad
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
Work highlights
Advising AerDragon Aviation Partners on the refinancing of eleven mid-life aircraft on lease to six different airlines.