Praised for its ‘exceptional knowledge of the aviation sector’, Mayer Brown acts for major airlines and financiers in Asia on a range of mandates, from commercial aircraft and corporate jet financing to aircraft trading, with additional experience advising ship finance banks, lessors and insurance companies, shipowners, shipbuilders, charterers, pool operators and ship managers on the gamut of shipping finance matters. Richard Stock oversees the aviation finance group and advises on secured debt financings, as well as lease, finance lease and tax-driven lease issues. Evelyn Lok, who stands out for her expertise in aviation finance transactions, is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Mayer Brown in Hong Kong has exceptional knowledge of the aviation sector. Their documentation is extremely clear, comprehensive, well coordinated with the contribution from local counsels and useful in case any of any difficulty.'

Work highlights

  • Advised China Light and Power on an offshore LNG terminal project.
  • Acted in the enforcement of ship mortgages and the recovery of funds from the collapse of Genting Cruises incident.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame
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Leading partners: Aviation Finance
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners: Aviation Finance
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Stock

Other key lawyers

Evelyn Lok, Ashley Wong