The team at Watson Farley & Williams LLP handles financing and regulatory mandates for commercial aircraft, helicopters and private jets. It is also well placed to advise rail operators on financings. The practice is jointly led by Alfredo Cabellos and Laura Cadenas, both of whom specialise in transport financings and registrations, as well as insolvency and regulatory issues.
Testimonials
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‘Great understanding of our needs, asking the right questions, availability.’
'The department stands out for its welcoming and professional atmosphere, thanks to its senior partner, whose friendliness and empathy are truly exceptional. His patience and hands-on approach not only facilitate excellent communication with clients but have also set an admirable standard for the rest of the team. The associates, inspired by their example, have cultivated a collaborative and supportive work style, reflecting those same values.'
Key clients
- Banco Santander, S.A.
- EBN Banco de Negocios, S.A.
- Instituto de Crédito Oficial
- Griffin Global Asset Management
- Alpha Trains
- Investec
- Avolon
- Macquarie Rotorcraft Leasing Holdings Limited
- CaixaBank
- Lilium GmbH
- LCI
- Milestone
Work highlights
- Advised EBN, Banco Santander and ICO acting as lenders on a €31.2m syndicated loan backed by Spanish ECA CESCE granted to aerospace company PLD Space.
- Advised Griffin Global Asset Management in relation to the sale and leaseback transaction of 4 Airbus A320 & 321NEO aircraft to be leased to Iberia and Iberia Express.
- Advised Alpha Trains on its €1.3bn debt raise through a combination of rated private placement debt and bank debt, for the refinancing of its existing debt as well as raising additional debt for CapEx and growth to be used for financing various green assets.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alfredo Cabellos, Laura Cadenas