Derek Watson

Derek Watson guides international banks, leasing companies and owners through a broad range of asset finance transactions with a particular focus on cross-border commercial and business aircraft financing, leasing, sales and purchases, including portfolio transactions, export credit-supported financings and progress-payment financings.

With a reputation in both commercial aviation and business aviation, Derek is skilled at getting to the heart of the matter quickly and understanding the transaction within the context of his client’s business and commercial objectives. He takes pride in strategizing efficient solutions and delivering actionable advice that empowers his clients to resolve issues and close sophisticated transactions.

Experience

• Represented a European leasing company in an export credit-supported financing for a large portfolio of commercial aircraft to be leased to airlines in multiple jurisdictions.
• Represented a European leasing company in relation to an operating lease for two commercial aircraft for a European airline.
• Advised a European leasing company on a secured portfolio financing for commercial aircraft leased to airlines in multiple jurisdictions.
• Advised a US-based financial institution in a finance lease with respect to a long-range business jet for an Asia-based corporate customer.
• Represented a European bank in a pre-delivery payment and term loan financing of a new ultra-long-range business jet for a high-net-worth individual.
• Facilitated the acquisition and outfitting of a new ultra-long-range business jet for a high-net-worth individual.