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Walkers' global asset finance team advised on several award winning deals throughout 2023

May 9, 2024

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Walkers' global asset finance team advised on a number of award winning deals throughout 2023 as recognised by Airline Economics and Ishka.

Airline Economics Awards

  • Global Overall Deal of the Year: Air India GIFT City A350 finance lease transactions
  • Structured Finance Deal of the Year: APL Finance 2023-1 - Ashland Place Finance loan ABS
  • Asia Pacific Overall Deal of the Year: Air India GIFT City A350 finance lease transactions
  • Restructuring Deal of the Year: Azul Liability Management and Recapitalisation

Ishka Awards

  • Best Americas Deal 2023: Ashland Place's debut ABS
  • Best Lessor Deal of 2023: ALC’s $600mn Sukuk bond
  • Best Commercial Bank Deal 2023: ACS's term loan with built-in warehouse upsize
  • Best Restructuring Deal of 2023: Azul’s note exchange

These awards demonstrate the innovative and market leading deals entrusted to the Walkers team by their clients.

Walkers' market leading asset finance team comprises more than 50 lawyers across ten offices who work seamlessly with our experienced fiduciary colleagues in Walkers Professional Services to provide a comprehensive range of solutions for the aviation industry.

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