Genesis success against SpiceJet in the English courts
In a judgment likely to benefit the whole aviation lessor community, WFW represented Genesis in its successful claims against SpiceJet for non-compliance with redelivery conditions.
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In a judgment likely to benefit the whole aviation lessor community, WFW represented Genesis in its successful claims against SpiceJet for non-compliance with redelivery conditions.
This short Q&A addresses 20 key points for consideration regarding aviation deals in Spain, including practical matters aircraft lessors and financiers need to be aware of in relation to their operations in Spain and/or with Spanish lessees.
In an article for Law360, Counsel Richard Williams discusses sustainability linked finance in aircraft finance and the impact it may have on lessors and financiers reaching net zero sooner.