
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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- ‘This practice is of the utmost efficiency and experienced handling matters with Thai government bodies.'
- 'The level of service provided is of the utmost quality, with perfectly clear documentation.'
Key clients
- AerCap
- Carlyle Aviation
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.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
John Frangos; Noppramart Thammateeradaycho; Santhapat Periera
Other key lawyers
Chuyen Hong Huu Le
