Jeffrey Veber facilitates large and complex secured lending and leasing transactions in the transportation industry.
With over 30 years of experience representing clients in transportation finance matters, Jeff advises lenders, including commercial and investment banks, alternative lenders, export-credit agencies and other financiers and investors in a wide range of transportation finance matters.
With insider’s knowledge of the industry, Jeff represents large financial institutions and private equity firms in all aspects of asset-based financings. He employs a practical and commercial approach when counseling clients on back-leveraged operating lease financings, asset-backed securitizations involving both leases and loans, structured financings, mortgage financings, joint ventures and asset purchase agreements involving commercial aircraft and railcars.
Recognized with numerous rankings in the global transportation finance industry, Jeff is also recognized in the industry for his work with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) in cross-border aircraft leasing transactions and cross-border locomotive mortgage financings. His representation of EXIM Bank over the past three decades has led to numerous successful EXIM Bank-supported structured finance transactions with airlines, operating lessors and railroads throughout the world.
"His commercial vision is very strong and he is well versed across all assets of the business."
"Jeffrey Veber is a noted leader in the field of aviation, with expertise covering the full gamut of financing initiatives. He is a go-to practitioner for matters such as asset-backed securitizations and blockbuster warehouse credit facility deals."
"Jeffrey Veber is a top lawyer. I feel totally supported at all times with Jeffrey."
Credentials
Education
- Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1992
- Colgate University, B.A., 1987
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2005
- Illinois, 1992
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1992
Affiliations
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT)
Recognition
- Chambers Global – Asset Finance: Aviation & Rail, Band 3 (2020-2026)
- Chambers USA (Nationwide) – Transportation: Aviation: Finance, Band 1 (2020-2026)
- The Legal 500 US – Transport: Aviation and Air Travel: Finance, Leading Partner (2019-2026)
- The Legal 500 US – Transport: Rail and Road: Finance, Leading Partner (2023-2026)
- Super Lawyers – Aviation & Aerospace; Banking (2009-2025)
Insights & Events
News
Vedder Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2026
June 12, 2026
News
Vedder Recognized in Chambers USA 2026
June 4, 2026
News
Vedder Recognized in Chambers Global 2026
February 17, 2026
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Advises Initial Purchasers in $827 Million Aviation Loan ABS
October 6, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Advises PK AirFinance in Aircraft Portfolio Acquisition and Financing
July 2, 2025
News
Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025
June 11, 2025
News
Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025
June 5, 2025
Deals & Transactions
Vedder Price Represents Initial Purchasers in $729 Million Aviation Loan ABS
May 21, 2025
