Could India be the next financing and leasing hub for aircraft?25 February 2021
In this article, we examine recent steps taken by the Government of India to pave the way for lessors to set up operations in the country.
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Fixing drafts: a cautionary message on drafting jurisdiction provisions22 February 2021
This article explores a recent decision in which the High Court rejected the aircraft lessor’s hybrid interpretation of the jurisdiction provisions of the lease.
Plane food for thought…18 February 2021
This article explores a recent High Court judgment on whether a restructuring plan can be used by debtors to modify their obligations under certain leases and security agreements to which the Cape Town Convention applies.
Aviation case gives insight into treatment of jurisdiction clauses after Brexit15 February 2021
This article gives insight into post-Brexit English court jurisdiction clauses in light of the outcome of the Etihad Airways PJSC v Flöther case.
More ABS issuances in
the pipeline but e-notes look elusive11 February 2021
Global Aviation Sector Co-Head Jim Bell and London Partner Dominic Pearson discuss ABS issuances with leading aviation sector data provider Cirium.
Scope 3 emissions: how the freight industry will transition to net zero11 February 2021
Collaboration across the entire value chain is required to achieve a reduction in Scope 3 emissions and this is resulting in action from market participants on a scale not previously seen.
The EU Taxonomy for Sustainable Investments – Transport10 February 2021
In the first in our series on the EU Taxonomy Regulation for Sustainable Investments, this article sets out the key concepts introduced by the Taxonomy Regulation and explains what this means for market participants in the transport sector.
Sustainable Finance and Shipping4 February 2021
Pressure is mounting on ways for the shipping industry to tackle the decarbonisation challenge, but will the maritime sector keep pace with other industries in terms of decarbonisation?
English court rejects Covid-19 frustration argument in aircraft leasing case3 February 2021
This article examines the recent Commercial Court comments that an airline operator’s aircraft leases were not frustrated by the effects of Covid-19.
Fly or goodbye – Can airlines survive without taking to the skies?28 January 2021
As once profitable airlines look to raise liquidity to weather the turbulence of the Covid-19 pandemic, Partner Patrick Moore and Ocorian Director Abigail Holladay assess the use of alternative assets as a means to raise finance.
Commercial Disputes Weekly – Issue 5926 January 2021
Find out what the Supreme Court had to say on the FCA’s business interruption test case in this week’s Commercial Disputes Weekly, as well as Court of Appeal decisions on without prejudice privilege, whether an expert owes fiduciary duties to their client, and when a claim will be struck out as an abuse of process.
The Final Test: Supreme Court rules on Covid-19 Test Case Appeal25 January 2021
This article examines the UK Supreme Court’s decision on the coverage provided by Business Interruption insurance policies in relation to losses arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting government measures.