Norton Rose Fulbright

Norton Rose Fulbright advises leading financial institutions, airlines, lessors, and investors on complex aviation and asset finance matters worldwide. The practice also boasts significant maritime expertise, advising on cruise and vessel financings, export credit-backed transactions, and strategic fleet expansions in the shipping sector. The ‘five-star team’ is co-headed by Simon Hartley, a specialist in shipping finance with a strong focus on lending and leasing transactions in the cruise sector. Fellow practice co-lead Duncan Batchelor concentrates on aircraft leasing and structured finance, with particular expertise regarding syndicated loans, restructurings, and securitisations. Eleanor Martin predominantly advises on vessel financing, while also bringing valuable experience in deep-sea mining, aviation, and aerospace asset finance. Will Alete offers additional proficiency in aviation finance, including aircraft sales and purchases, leasing arrangements, and export credit agency-backed financings. Matthew Bambury handles shipping finance and structured leasing transactions, while Georgie Field supports aircraft acquisitions and disposals, spare engine leases, and sustainability-linked structured financings.