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Vedder Price is pleased to announce that the firm played a key role in advising clients in three transactions that were recognized by Airline Economics at its annual “Aviation 100 Asia-Pacific Deals of the Year Awards,” which recognize the foremost aviation finance transactions in the Asia-Pacific region.

Geoffrey R. Kass, Chair of Vedder Price’s Global Transportation Finance team noted: “We are delighted to have been recognized by Airline Economics Aviation 100 Asia-Pacific Awards. This recognition is another testament to our Global Transportation Finance team’s strength and experience in the region and around the world. I am proud of every attorney that played a role in these deals.” 

Vedder Price was recognized in the following categories:

 

Asia-Pacific Supported Finance Deal of the Year

Vedder Price represented BNP Paribas, Singapore, in connection with the AFIC-supported financing of two Boeing 737 MAX 9s for AerDragon on operating leases to Aeromexico. The Vedder Price team consisted of Ji Woon Kim and Benavon Lee.

Asia-Pacific Editor’s Deal of the Year

Vedder Price represented the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) in connection with the EXIM Bank-supported refinancing facility for Korean Air Lines. The Vedder Price team consisted of Jeffrey T. Veber, Ji Woon Kim, Justine L. Chilvers, Mie Miura and Benavon Lee. 

Asia-Pacific Lease Deal of the Year

Vedder Price represented Castlelake on a sale and leaseback transaction of two Boeing 787-800 and two Boeing 787-900 aircraft with award-winning low cost carrier Scoot. The Vedder Price team consisted of Bill Gibson, Greg Whillis and Benavon Lee.



Professionals



Geoffrey R. Kass

Shareholder



Ji Woon Kim

Shareholder



Benavon Lee

Associate



Jeffrey T. Veber

Shareholder



Justine L. Chilvers

Shareholder



Bill Gibson

Partner



Greg Whillis

Associate