Asset finance (including aviation and shipping finance)

Watson Farley & Williams

Client Satisfaction

Watson Farley & Williams handles a range of asset finance and leasing matters, including asset and project finance, structured lending, leasing, and commercial aviation transactions, in addition to advising creditors in major airline restructurings, while maintaining a standout maritime practice. Jim Bell, Charles Viggers, George Macheras, and Christoforos Bisbikos collectively lead the group, and Jackson Chow is lauded for his negotiation skills, often working on cross-border financing and leasing mandates, while Madeline Leong maintains a market-leading reputation in shipping finance. Guan Jian, who regularly deals with international shipping and offshore financing transactions, is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Jackson Chow is very familiar with the business demands and management characteristics of clients in the Asia-Pacific region, has excellent communication skills, and extensive experience in working with local lawyers in various Asia-Pacific countries.'
‘The team is one the most experienced teams in the region.’
‘Madeline Leong, Christoforos Bisbikos, Valerie Lee, and Dora Ying are partners who have provided excellent service in financing deals with quick turnaround time no matter the time zone.’
‘The firm has a high level of legal expertise and is able to provide clear and effective solutions in financing negotiations and promote the successful closure of projects.'
‘Jackson Chow is outstanding and able to provide effective solutions that are acceptable to both parties when negotiations reach a deadlock.'

Key clients

Pacific Basin
BNP Paribas, Hong Kong
CACIB, Hong Kong
Evergreen Group
Wah Kwong Group
Huayang Maritime Center
Seacon
CIB Leasing
BOC Leasing
ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
China Merchants Commerce Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CCB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CITIC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
SPDB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping Company Limited
Guangzhou Shipping Exchange
CZB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd
Minsheng Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
Huaxia Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.
CDB Aviation Lease Finance
CALC
China Southern Airlines

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