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Our German structured and asset finance practice is recognised for its ability to structure complex lease transactions in the transportation sector (aircraft, rolling stock, shipping).

We have extensive experience with other assets, financing structures and across all sectors of the asset finance industry. Whatever we are handling, our lawyers have the breadth and depth of experience to help clients find the most commercially beneficial way to structure a deal.

Our focus

We advise on domestic and cross-border asset financings including all types of debt, lease (tax and non-tax-based, finance as well as operate leases) and capital markets driven products, securitisations, receivables financings, vendor programmes and retail finance. Our lawyers help clients buy and sell leasing companies and portfolios and structure regional and global leasing business networks. They also advise on aircraft repossessions, airline and ship restructurings and insolvencies.

We act for banks, financiers, airlines, lessors, manufacturers, captive finance companies, operators, borrowers, lessees, export credit agencies and governmental and international organisations.

Our expertise in domestic and cross-border asset financings covers everything from transportation across film and infrastructure projects to the renewables energy sector (eg jack-up vessels). 

News and insights

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Publications: 05 December 2023

Deconstructing Crypto Episode 8: The Post-FTX Landscape

In episode 8 of Deconstructing Crypto, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia break down the trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, in which a federal jury found him guilty of seven counts of fraud.

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E-Ladestation

News: 18 October 2023

Allen & Overy advises PATRIZIA on entering the ultrafast EV charging sector in Germany

Allen & Overy has advised PATRIZIA Infrastructure in connection with a EUR 140 million transaction for installing EV charging stations in Germany. The deal marks the company's entry into the ultrafast…

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News: 09 October 2023

Allen & Overy advises Schaeffler on financing for its Vitesco takeover

Allen & Overy has advised international automotive and industry supplier Schaeffler AG in connection with financing for its takeover of Vitesco Technologies Group AG.

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News: 21 September 2023

A&O advises Boels on its inaugural EUR400 million high yield bond issuance

Allen & Overy has advised Boels on its inaugural high yield bond issuance comprising EUR400 million 6.250% senior secured notes due 2029.

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Asset finance

Our Structured and Asset Finance practice

Our German structured and asset finance (SAF) practice is recognised for its ability to structure and advise on complex finance and lease transactions in the transportation sector (aircraft, rolling stock, shipping).