Norton Rose Fulbright is particularly active in financial matters related to the aviation sector, boasting investment firms, banks, and international airlines as clients. The team works on transactions on both the buyer’s and seller’s side, showing particular proficiency in sale and leaseback transactions, loan portfolios, and revolving credit facilities. It has a large presence in the Latin American and Scandinavian markets, having represented their major carriers in various matters, most notably in a Chapter 11 case involving Scandinavian Airlines Systems and the subsequent restructuring. Alyssa Marie Vazquez and Fiona Henderson spearhead the practice in New York. Vazquez brings established experience in operating leases and portfolio transactions. The dual-qualified Henderson has considerable multi-jurisdictional expertise and was a key figure in the aforementioned Chapter 11 case. Ryan Apar adds valuable strength to the practice, acting for all major stakeholders in domestic and international deals.
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Key clients
- LATAM Airlines
- Castlelake
- DZ Bank AG (formerly known as DVB Bank SE)
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Bombardier Inc.
- Scandinavian Airline System (SAS)
- Willis Lease Finance Corporation
- Carlyle Aviation Partners
Work highlights
- Represented SAS as special aircraft finance counsel in connection with their Chapter 11 Case.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders in connection with a credit facility secured by a pool of engine assets and guaranteed by SES, which is the largest engine portfolio financing closed in the market to date.
- Advised Willis Lease Finance Corporation in connection with their latest ABS issuance, WEST VII, involving a pool of 4 airframes and 51 engines.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Fiona Henderson
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ryan Apar
Practice head
Alyssa Marie Vazquez; Fiona Henderson
Other key lawyers
Ryan Apar