Aviation Finance & Leasing
United States
11 February 2025
A key choice for domestic and global private equity firms, Milbank advises on a range of multi-billion-dollar transactions, leveraging its strength in funds, tax, and regulatory matters. Dean Sattler leads the practice and has a strong track record advising major sponsors on high-value acquisitions, particularly in the aviation industry. Co-head Richard Presutti is regularly sought out by a host of global investment firms for his skill in M&A, while Andrew Fadale is active for client across numerous sectors. Lowell Dyer was a key advisor to Veritas alongside Presutti in Bain Capital Private Equity’s $5.3 billion acquisition of Veritas’ portfolio company Guidehouse Inc. Derek Winokur also comes recommended.
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Key clients
- Actis
- Apollo Global Management
- Cerberus
- H.C. Starck
- Bob Iger
- JPMorgan Chase
- OEP Capital Advisors
- Riverspan Partners
- Willow Bay
- Veritas
Work highlights
Advised Vertias and Veritas-backed Guidehouse in the $5.3 billion acquisition of Guidehouse by Bain Capital Private Equity.
Represented Apollo Global Management in connection with the €1.5 billion investment by Apollo-managed affiliated entities, funds and clients into an Air France-KLM operating affiliate holding the trademark and most of the commercial partners contracts related to Air France and KLM’s joint loyalty program (Flying Blue).
Lawyers
Practice head
Dean Sattler; Richard Presutti
Other key lawyers
Andrew Fadale; Lowell Dyer