Blake Lapthorn's Aircraft Finance team receives
recognition in leading aviation sector publication
Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce that its
Aircraft Finance team has been recognised by the
aviation finance industry's leading publication, Airfinance
Journal, in its 2011 legal survey as one of the top five law
firms for this practice area.
Blake Lapthorn is one of only two firms to
have featured in all categories in the latest survey alongside some
well respected law firms. The categories include:
- Fairest Fees - ranked 1st
- Deals Done Quickly - ranked 2nd
- Best Industry Knowledge - ranked 3rd
- After Deal Support - ranked 3rd
- Most Commercially Aware - ranked 5th
- Most Innovative - ranked 5th
Furthermore, Mark
Turnbull, an associate in the firm's Aircraft Finance team, was
named as a rising star in the Leading Associates Category.
The 'Rising Star' category receives around 300 nominations from
associates recommended by their firms or clients for their
outstanding work in the field.
Blake Lapthorn's Aircraft Finance team and
Aviation sector group leader,
Ben
Graham-Evans, said: "We are delighted to have once
again received such high recognition in the aviation finance
industry's leading publication. Further to our recent
expansion, the team is now the largest aircraft finance practice
outside of the mainstream City choices in the UK and this accolade
reflects that."
"Moreover, many congratulations to Mark on
being named as a Rising Star. This is great news for both his
personal reputation and the firm. Having worked with Mark for
the past five years, I know this is well deserved as he works hard
to achieve client goals and his enthusiasm for this shows, which
clients like. As our team continues to develop I am hopeful
that Mark will be the first of a generation of associates in
our Aircraft Finance team
to gain this global recognition."
Blake Lapthorn's Aircraft Finance team
advises financiers, lessors, airlines, private individuals and
manufactures on all aspects of aircraft finance and leasing,
including export credit financing and pre-delivery payment
financings.
In addition to aircraft finance and leasing,
the Aviation group provides advice
to clients across the international aviation industry, including,
litigation and commercial negotiations, asset recovery, employment
and resourcing, airport planning and property and other commercial
aspects of aircraft maintenance, operation and air traffic
control.
Blake Lapthorn is a founding member of the
largest international network of aviation lawyers, L2B Aviation,
which spans over 40 countries and allows the firms to share
aviation industry knowledge across borders and to engage trusted
support for its clients around the world.
