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Arthur CoxArthur Cox handles a varied array of mandates for clients across the aviation, rail, road, and shipping sectors. The practice is well-versed in handling finance, procurement, projects, and litigation matters, with particular expertise in asset finance. The team regularly assists transport service providers and vehicle manufacturers on commercial, corporate, and regulatory issues, including the establishment of leasing platforms and funds. Practice head Aaron Boyle is known for his longstanding expertise in handling project finance, procurement and PPP mandates across the transport sector. Ruth Lillis and Niamh McGovern are also recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘The team has consistently demonstrated excellent knowledge of the local transport market, providing pragmatic advice.’
- ‘Aaron Boyle is an excellent client partner that mobilises the right team for the task.’
Key clients
- Acia Aero Capital
- Aer Lingus
- Air Europa
- Alstom UK
- Applegreen plc
- Apollo Management
- Applus
- Arena Aviation Capital
- Aviator Capital NoAvic
- AviLease
- Bank of Communications
- Bank of Ireland
- BNP Paribas
- Bramora Ltd.
- Bremore Port
- Celtic Roads Group
- China Construction Bank
- China Merchant Bank
- Commerzbank
- Credit Suisse
- Cubic Transportation Systems Limited
- daa plc
- Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
- European Investment Bank
- Flexam Invest
- GA Telesis LLC
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Keolis UK
- Lobo Leasing
- Lufthansa
- M50 Concessions
- PK Airfinance
- Rotor Leasing – ECA helicopter financing
- Ryanair
- Shannon Airport Group
- Shannon Foynes Port
- Société Générale
- Transdev
Work highlights
- Advised Apollo PK AirFinance on its secured financing of two aircraft on lease to VietJet for Carlyle Aviation Group.
- Advised Celtic Roads Group on all aspects of the financing, operation and maintenance of three PPP road projects: the M1, the M7/M8 and the N25.
- Advised AviLease on all Irish law aspects of the client's acquisition of Standard Chartered’s Irish situated aircraft leasing business.
Lawyers
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
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Aaron Boyle