Clifford Chance excels in overseeing a variety of aircraft and shipping transactions, encompassing sale and leaseback agreements, transfers, sales, and registrations. Leading the group is Hein Tonnaer, a specialist in project finance, particularly in areas such as aviation, shipping, and export finance. The team’s proficiency extends across the entire transportation sector, serving diverse clientele including aircraft manufacturers, helicopter operators, ports, and shipping firms, as well as car importers, railway companies, regulatory bodies, and financiers.
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Key clients
- Airbus
- Aircastle Advisor LLC
- BNP Paribas SA/NV
- CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC
- Citi Europe plc
- Deucalion Aviation Limited
- Falko Regional Aircraft Limited
- ITOCHU Corporation
- JP Lease Products & Services Co., Ltd.
- Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij N.V. (KLM)
- OHI Finance S.A.
- Royal Aero GmbH
- SkyNRG BV
- The Milestone Aviation Group Limited
- TRUENOORD BOYNE LIMITED
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of 14 international banks on KLM's new revolving credit facility (RCF), linked to ESG objectives.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hein Tonnaer