The ‘solutions-oriented and committed’ team at CMS is well-versed at handling work for lessors, operators and banks on cross-border leasings/financings across a range of transportation assets. Appreciated for her ’excellent commercial skills’, Gwen Edwards is the main contact on work within the aviation sector, and alongside the ‘extremely focused’ Neha Arora regularly advises lenders and borrowers on cross-border debt financing transactions relating to commercial and corporate aircraft. Splitting his time between London and Hong Kong, the ’authoritative and extremely persuasive’ Tim Elliot is the main contact for offshore/maritime work and is particularly noted for his expertise on the FPSO financing side.
Testimonials
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‘The team is very capable of finding tailor-made solutions for financiers in protecting their interests in details.’
'They are solutions-oriented and committed.'
‘Tim Elliott is authoritative and extremely persuasive. His judgement as to what was market (or could be market) was faultless.'
'Gwen Edwards possesses excellent commercial skills and is able to distinguish key risk issues from the less important factors, so that the client only pays for essential advice. She is personable, her communication skills are excellent and her advice is second to none.'
- 'Neha Arora is extremely focused in her work ethic and advice offered.'
- 'Fanny Fecskovics is very kind and diligent and always provides high-quality legal services.’
'Rachael Groundsell has very impressive determination and attention to detail.’
Key clients
- easyJet
- TrueNoord
- ICBC Aviation Leasing Limited
- CCB Aviation Corporation Limited
- ChinaAircraftLeasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC)
- Engine Lease Finance Corporation
- Equinor
- DNB Bank ASA (and the other Finance Parties)
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gwen Edwards, Tim Elliot