K&L Gates has expanded its finance practice with the addition of two partners, Samuel Kolehmainen and Duc Nguyen, in Singapore.
Sreenivasan Narayanan, managing partner of K&L Gates, said: “Sam and Duc’s arrival demonstrates the firm’s ongoing investment in its asset finance practice and its commitment to the transport sector, and to supporting clients across Southeast Asia and beyond. They are both very talented lawyers and their wealth of knowledge and industry insights will complement our existing capabilities.”
Nguyen and Kolehmainen bring a wealth of experience from Herbert Smith Freehills. Their expertise includes advising on intricate cross-border financing transactions, with a specialised focus in aviation.
Kolehmainen’s practice revolves around advising financial institutions and borrowers on aviation finance transactions, export credit agency financing, operating leasing, and aircraft trading.
Nguyen has more than a decade of experience in the aviation finance sector. His client portfolio includes world-leading aircraft lessors, international banks and airlines.
K&L Gates has a global aviation team comprising more than 20 partners and counsel, navigating diverse matters across the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
