WFW Paris Associate Hugues Hounkpati named Airfinance Journal ‘Rising Star’ 20 July 2023
In only a short space of time Hugues has established a strong reputation with clients in the aviation industry and across WFW’s international network.
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WFW advises HSBC on US$300m Push Facility with SACE for nogaholding9 February 2023
The 10-year financing structured as a sustainability-linked loan is part of SACE’s Push Strategy programme and aims to increase business opportunities for Italian exporters.
Two WFW deals win at Airline Economics Aviation 100 Global Leaders Deals of the Year Awards 202317 January 2023
The two deals won ‘Global Lease Deal of the Year’ and ‘European Restructuring Deal of the Year’.
Watson Farley & Williams advises lessors on Lion Air French restructuring23 November 2022
Indonesia’s PT Lion Group is a major player in South East Asia with a fleet of 340 aircraft.
WFW advises CACIB on US$65m multi-tranche term syndicated term loan for FINAV28 July 2022
The facility will enable FINAV to finance part of the acquisition of up to four eco or super-eco MR product tankers.
WFW advises RIVE Private Investment, LCI and Turning Rock Partners on acquisition of 19 helicopters11 July 2022
The portfolio includes notably eight Leonardo AW139 and other helicopters built by leading manufacturers including Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Leonardo and Sikorsky, and leased out to respected international operators.
WFW advises Eurazeo and EFS on sale and leaseback of jack-up support vessel ‘Thor’27 April 2022
Built in 2010, Thor is a dynamic positioning (DP2) jack-up crane vessel ideal for maintenance projects at offshore wind plants and for wind turbine installations.
WFW advises Intesa Sanpaolo and SACE on US$220m Pietro Fiorentini Uzbekistan gas smart meters supply loan22 February 2022
Pietro Fiorentini’s smart software, equipment and components will be supplied to Uzbek contractor company Texnopark, who will produce smart meters for measuring natural gas to Hudugazta’minot.
Aviation Q&A – 20 things to think about for aviation deals in France14 June 2021
This short Q&A references 20 key points to think about on aviation deals in France describing practical things aircraft lessors and financiers need to be aware of in relation to their operations in France and/or with French lessors.
France’s rail passenger transport services: liberalisation on its way?16 December 2020
Four consortia have expressed their interest in the liberalisation of rail passenger transport in response to one of the first calls for tender. This article explores the opportunities being presented and the challenges faced by those in France’s rail industry.