Advising Willis Lease Finance Corporation on the acquisition of a portfolio of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines

Our Cayman Islands Corporate and Finance teams acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, in connection with its acquisition of a portfolio of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines.
 
The acquisition expands WLFC's aviation asset portfolio and enhances its ability to leverage its integrated leasing, asset management, technical and aftermarket capabilities across its global platform. The transaction provides additional opportunities to maximise asset utilisation and value throughout the lifecycle of the acquired assets.
 
WLFC is the leading aviation services company specialising in the leasing and management of commercial aircraft engines and related aviation assets.
 
Our Corporate team was led by partner Sam Francis, and supported by associates Miriam El Ofir, Clodagh Murray and Olivia Fielding. The deal was also supported by our Finance team which was led by partner Joe Healey and supported by associates Alexandra Franklin and Lacee Riley.