Igor is Counsel in the Aviation GrouP.

He is widely recognised as a leading expert in aviation finance and leasing, with deep sector knowledge and a strong track record advising on complex cross-border transactions. Igor is based in Dubai, advising clients across the Middle East.

With extensive experience acting for financial institutions, lessors, airlines and sponsors, Igor regularly advises on a broad range of financing structures including asset finance, project finance, general banking, export credit-supported transactions, acquisition finance and Islamic finance. His work spans the commercial aviation sector and he is particularly adept at navigating the regulatory and commercial nuances of the region.

Igor’s practice combines technical excellence with a commercial approach, making him a trusted advisor for clients operating in the fast-evolving aviation landscape of the Middle East. In recognition of his expertise and impact, Igor was named a Rising Star by Legal 500 in 2021. He is fluent in English and Russian and frequently collaborates with stakeholders across jurisdictions to deliver seamless, strategic legal solutions.

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  • Advising ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company K.S.C.P. in connection with the structuring, sale and purchase, financing and lease novation aspects of the disposal of its entire aircraft fleet to Macquarie AirFinance.
  • Advising a major Kuwaiti financial institution in connection with a Sharia-compliant refinancing of three B777 aircraft on lease to Kuwait Airways.
  • Advising a major UAE bank in connection with the secured financing of five tankers operated by a major UAE energy logistics company.
  • Advising an aircraft lessor in connection with its re-domiciliation arrangements.
  • Advising a major UAE bank in connection with the secured financing of three narrowbody aircraft to be operated by IndiGo.

Education

  1. 2006 – 2007· LPC – The College of Law
  2. 2003-2006 · LLB Law – The University of Manchester