Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is an international law firm with a history of nearly 300 years, around 2,800 lawyers and 33 offices. Its London office is at 100 Bishopsgate. For the aviation sector, the firm's asset finance team advises on the financing of moveable assets in infrastructure and transportation, with a particular specialism in aviation and rail.

Aviation and Asset Finance

• Financing of aircraft and other moveable transport assets
• Clients named on the site include air carriers, rail transport companies and international aircraft lessors
• Other clients include corporates, lessors, financial institutions, financial sponsors, pension funds and alternative capital providers
• Asset finance work is supported by the firm's finance, projects, M&A, tax, litigation, employment, procurement and regulatory practices
• Infrastructure investment work that includes transport assets in rail, road and air

Aerospace and Defense Practice

A separate global defense sector group works with defense companies, government bodies and regulators. Areas listed include:

• Mergers and acquisitions, combinations and divestments
• Foreign direct investment and sanctions compliance
• Antitrust
• Cyber security and data privacy
• Intellectual property and artificial intelligence
• Export controls and cross-border distribution of sensitive technology
• Dispute resolution, risk and crisis management

The Firm

• About 5,700 people, including 2,800 lawyers
• 33 offices worldwide
• London office: 100 Bishopsgate