Robert Fugard
Partner Corporate & Finance
Languages
English
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Experience
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Credentials
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Chambers UK 2018"Robert Fugard is described by his clients as a 'knowledgeable and experienced partner'."
Robert Fugard offers clients extensive experience of advising on big-ticket, cross-border asset finance and Islamic finance transactions, with a particular focus on the aviation sector.
As head of our Asset Finance practice, Robert is deeply immersed in the sectors his clients' operate in. Working at the forefront of the sector's search for new and innovative sources of finance, Robert has structured and advised on a wide array of pre-delivery, export credit-supported, tax-enhanced and Islamic financing, in the leasing, bank, and capital markets.
Robert focuses on complex cross-border financing in the aviation sector, advising airlines, banks, and leasing companies on the acquisition and disposal of aircraft portfolios and on the financing of aircraft using a range of financing techniques. Robert's practice covers both commercial and corporate aircraft.
Chambers UK 2018"Robert Fugard is described by his clients as a 'knowledgeable and experienced partner'."
Representative experience
Advised Icelandair on its financial compensation settlement with Boeing following the suspension of the airline's six grounded Boeing 737-MAX.
Advising Norwegian Air Shuttle on its UKEF-supported JOLCO financing of three B787-9 aircraft.
Credentials
- MA Law, University of Cambridge, Peterhouse
- The Aviation Club
- The Law Society