K&L Gates LLP
Despite the departure in October 2022 of Sidanth Rajagopal to Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP, K&L Gates LLP maintains considerable market visibility among lessors, in particular, across a range of new money and restructuring mandates. Peter O'Hare handles much of this work and has expertise across a range of financing transactions, including capital markets-related matters and large portfolio trading and warehouse financing transactions. 'One of the best, most knowledgeable legal professionals in aviation field', Philip Perrotta co-heads the team alongside O'Hare, regularly handling complex matters for parts suppliers and manufacturers.
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Testimonials
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‘It is the involvement and passion..... Transmits confidence and that client is not just a "time sheet filling provider."...’
‘You really fell that they are there for your case and will do all they can to get the best for your project/intentions/case.’
‘As a client we value the professionalism of the team as well as high communication skills and responsiveness.’
‘ Philip Perrotta has a unique skill of providing high-quality legal advice and is one of the best most knowledgeable legal professionals in the aviation field.'
Key clients
- Abelo Capital Aviation Management Limited (formerly Elix Aviation Management Limited)
- JLPS Ireland Limited
- LCI
Work highlights
- Advising the borrower on the Balthazar backed limited recourse financing of an A350 aircraft leased to a European flag carrier pursuant to a Japanese operating lease (a first-in-kind transaction).
- Advising the lessor on the sale and leaseback of A320NEO aircraft with an Indian airline (one of the largest sale and lease back transactions completed in the market in 2022).
- Advising a joint venture on a master term loan agreement secured on a portfolio of helicopters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pete O’Hare, Philip Perrotta