Vedder Price

Vedder Price has extensive experience handling transactions involving commercial aircraft, railways, cruise ships, and offshore drilling assets. The team frequently advises banks, lessors, operators, and leasing platforms on pre-delivery payment financings, structured finance facilities, sale and leasebacks, and joint venture arrangements. Gavin Hill advises on the financing, leasing, and acquisition of aircraft and engines worldwide. Neil Poland, a commercial aviation finance specialist, brings significant expertise in restructurings, joint ventures, operating leases, and fund products, while Dylan Potter focuses on maritime financing, leasing, and capital markets matters. Derek Watson has a broad, cross-sector practice, with a particular emphasis on aircraft financing, leasing, and sales and purchases. Bill Gibson is another key figure with deep commercial aviation expertise, offering experience in the financing and leasing of rolling stock.