Global law firm Kennedy has appointed Adam Longney as asset and aviation finance partner. Longney joins Kennedys from Reed Smith with over 18 years’ experience advising borrowers, financiers, lessors and lessees on a broad spectrum of domestic and international financing and leasing transactions, with particular expertise in the acquisition, financing, leasing and disposal of aircraft and other non-aviation equipment, general commercial agreements and receivables financing.
Longney will be based in the firm’s London office. Commenting on his appointment, he said: “I’ve been impressed with the way Kennedys has expanded its corporate and commercial offering, complementing its heartland insurance practice. With the firm’s renowned aviation practice, this move presents an exciting opportunity for me to utilise my transactional expertise advising airlines, lessors, financiers and other aviation stakeholders, and expand the range of services that the firm can provide its clients.”
Commenting on the announcement, BenAram, global head, Kennedys’ corporate and commercial practice group says: “Adam has an excellent reputation and there are strong and complementary synergies between his practice and the services we offer our clients. Attracting people with Adam’s deep sector knowledge allows us continually to deliver innovative solutions.”