The ‘outstanding’ cohort at Tilleke & Gibbins is well equipped to assist its clients with high-value matters across the aviation and shipping sectors, from advising on complex cross-border lease agreements to company reorganisations. John Frangos is experienced in handling cross-jurisdictional as well as domestic cases, including transactions and disputes relating to the aviation sector in particular. Santhapat Periera has expertise advising on aviation transactions, including acquisitions, financings, and lease negotiations. The pair co-head the practice alongside Noppramart Thammateeradaycho.
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Testimonials
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- 'The level of service provided is of the utmost quality, with perfectly clear documentation.'
- 'All is detailed, explained in perfect English and all deadlines met.’
- ‘Partners and associates were always involved - the chain of command is clear and an answer is always received in good time.'
- 'Outstanding and from a more personal standpoint the whole team is very nice and always pleased to help.’
- ‘The team has been excellent and could give other firms lessons in clarity of advice.’
- ‘This practice is of the utmost efficiency and experienced handling matters with Thai government bodies.'
Key clients
- AerCap
- Carlyle Aviation
- Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company
- Euler Hermes
- GE Capital Aviation Services
- Jeju Air
- Pratt & Whitney
- Sky Leasing
- Textron Aviation
- GOAL German Operating Aircraft Leasing GmbH
Work highlights
Representing Carlye Aviation in claiming damages in connection with breached Aircraft Lease Agreements on three leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft, worth over $20m.
Assisted with the issuance and offering of high-risk secured and callable debentures, worth over $44m.
Appointed by a global aircraft lessor company to assist in reviewing an aircraft operating lease agreement with a Vietnamese aircraft from a Thai law perspective.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
John Frangos; Noppramart Thammateeradaycho; Santhapat Periera
Other key lawyers
Chuyen Hong Huu Le