The aviation, aerospace and shipping team at MLL Legal stands out for its work in aviation finance, as well as in aviation and shipping litigation. It often advises clients on airline insolvencies, repossessions, and restructurings. Notably, Dunja Koch has expertise in all aspects of aviation work, often assisting foreign clients with regard to Swiss law. Karin Oberlin specialises in transportation finance, with a focus on aviation and shipping finance.
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‘The MLL team provided us with the best possible support. The team familiarised themselves with the subject matter and guided us step by step through our process. We were always well looked after and third parties were also coordinated as part of the project. Simply super!’
‘Dunja Koch is a specialist in aircraft financing in Switzerland. The team are very responsive and helpful.’
‘Dunja Koch gave excellent assistance with Swiss law issues in our matter. She was always responsive and commercial.’
Key clients
- Oaktree Capital Management
- Mizuho
- ELFC
- Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited
- Merx Aviation
- Sanad Aerospace
- Viking Air
- Global Jet Capital
- Dassault Aviation
- ABC Maritime AG
Work highlights
Assisting ING Bank N.V. Seoul Branch in a refinancing of three vessels owned by Marshall Island incorporated borrowers, chartered to Pan Ocean and deployed under a contract of affreightment with Vale International.
Advised IC Airlease One in connection with the acquisition of two Airbus A320 aircraft leased to Easyjet Switzerland.
Advised Azorra Aviation Holdings LLC in connection with the lease of four Embraer aircraft to Helvetic Airways AG.
Lawyers
Practice head
Dunja Koch; Karin Oberlin