Watson Farley & Williams LLP‘s transport practice is equipped to handle financing and regulatory matters relating to commercial aircraft, helicopters and private jets, while also providing expertise to rail operators on their financing needs. Leadership of the team is shared between Alfredo Cabellos and Laura Cadenas, who are particularly skilled in securing financing for aircraft, vessels, rolling stock and other heavy machinery. Daniel Refoyo specialises in the structuring of cross-border asset-based financings in the aviation and rail sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A highly professional and approachable team with extensive knowledge in naval matters, including taxation and real estate financing, as well as in other sectors such as aviation and rolling stock.’
- ‘Very approachable and available to clarify issues, negotiate, and share information.
- ‘The team has an exceptional work ethic. What sets WFW apart from other firms is their availability and industry knowledge, especially in maritime law, but also in aviation.’
- ‘Exceptional industry knowledge. Ability to explain complex concepts to the client. The client learns alongside you.’
Key clients
- Eliance group
- Banco Santander
- EBN Banco de Negocios
- Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO)
- IAG group
- Alpha Trains
- Bridger Aerospace
Work highlights
Advised Eliance Holding Company on refinancing its existing group debt.
Advised Banco Santander, EBN Banco and ICO on the milestone financing granted to PLD Space for the development of its Miura 5 rocket launcher, being the first financing covered by CESCE's new policy supporting strategic investments in the space sector.
Advised Iberia on the financing, through a JOLCO scheme, of the first two A321 XLR aircraft.
Practice head
Alfredo Cabellos; Laura Cadenas
Other key lawyers
Daniel Refoyo