Vedder Price is pleased to announce that the firm held a key role in two transactions awarded in Ishka's 2023 Deals of the Year list, providing legal advisory in two of the largest client transactions recognized by the organization this year.
Best MEA Deal of the Year
Vedder Price represented Macquarie AirFinance in the transaction awarded Best MEA Deal of 2023 for the acquisition and financing of over 50 aircraft from ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company K.S.C.P. The Vedder Price team advising Macquarie AirFinance in the deal included Geoffrey R. Kass, Cameron A. Gee, Andrew B. Harris, Jonathan Edgelow, John R. Pearson, Joshua Alexander and Justine L. Chilvers.
Best Commercial Bank Deal of the Year
Vedder Price represented Aero Capital Solutions in the transaction awarded Best Commercial Bank Deal of 2023 – a partial recourse term loan financing arranged by Deutsche Bank to finance 35 midlife aircraft owned by investments funds managed by Aero Capital Solutions. The transaction featured term loan-style financing terms for an initial identified pool of aircraft as well as warehouse-style financing terms for a blind pool of aircraft to be finance via a built-in accordion. The Vedder Price team advising Aero Capital Solutions included Adam R. Beringer, Mark J. Ditto, Jillian S. Greenwald, Nathan M. Telep and Matthew P. Larvick.
A ceremony recognizing the recipients will take place on May 14, 2024. For more information on the award-winning deals, please visit Ishka’s website here (subscription required).
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