The growing practice at Vinson & Elkins LLP represents leading aircraft manufacturers, leasing companies, and financial institutions with the full gamut of the transactional aviation sector. The team, which is led by New York’s David Berkery and Niels Jensen, is well known in the portfolio trading market, representing Castelake in the acquisition and leasing of 16 aircraft in multiple jurisdictions, in a deal worth over $300 million. Berkery is qualified to practice in both the United States and Ireland and is seen as ‘an industry leader’ in multi-jurisdictional aviation transactions. Jensen is a ’strong negotiator’ and is experienced at handling securitization matters and the utilization of bridge facilities in the acquisition of aircraft. ‘Rockstar associate’ Demi Hueth uses her broad skillset to handle the full range of aviation finance matters.
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Témoignages
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‘Useful expertise in aviation insurance coverage issues’
‘Strong team of senior professionals who can all think commercially and work quickly without error ’
‘Niels Jensen is excellent commercially and a strong negotiator. Demi Hueth is an excellent communicator who is always available ’
‘Highly experienced and competent team from top to bottom; highly commercial, yet never compromising their clients' positions; very well respected; tremendous growth potential’
‘David Berkery is an industry leader who is very well respected and highly regarded. No aspect of any deal will surprise him.'
- 'Demi Hueth is an absolute rock star of an associate. She is detailed, prompt, thorough, highly personable, unparalleled work ethic; will no doubt be an industry-leading lawyer for a very long time.'
- 'Kim Dalrymple is another rock star associate. She is highly competent and can manage a million workstreams simultaneously without compromising on any details. She is another industry-leading lawyer with limitless potential.'
Clients clés
- Citibank, N.A.
- Castlelake Aviation Limited
- EnTrust Global LLC
- Volofin Capital Management
- MUFG Bank, Ltd.
- The Boeing Company
- AIP Capital LLC
- AerCap Holdings N.V
- NoArena Aviation Capital
- Sky Leasing
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Niels Jensen
Responsable de la pratique
David Berkery;Niels Jensen
Autres avocats clés
Kim Dalrymple; Demi Hueth