Global law firm K&L Gates has appointed Pete O’Hare as a partner in the finance practice. He joins the firm’s London office from Watson Farley & Williams.
O’Hare advises banks and financial institutions, lessors, and operators in the aviation sector, and has played a leading role in some of the industry’s most complex and innovative aircraft acquisitions, finance, and lease transactions. He has extensive experience advising clients on high-profile deals, including non-U.S. EETC, ABS, M&A, and large portfolio and warehouse financing transactions, as well as on work-outs and repossessions.
O’Hare was named on Airline Economics’ prestigious 2020 40 under 40 list, which recognises the most outstanding individuals in that age group active in the aviation finance and leasing industry.
O’Hare commented: “I am excited to join K&L Gates' globally-ranked aviation finance practice. I am very much looking forward to working with my new colleagues across the globe, whom I have come to know and respect throughout my career. The firm has a large international network and significant depth across the aviation industry, which will allow me to provide a first class service to my clients.”
“Pete joining us marks another significant step in the development of our global aviation finance coverage,” stated Tony Griffiths, K&L Gates’ managing partner for Europe and the Middle East. “In particular, his relationships with European financial institutions – including in Dublin – further enhance and round out our European aviation sector capability. We are delighted to welcome Pete to the team.”
“We’re pleased to add Pete to our firm as a member of our leading aviation finance teams both in London and globally,” said Tokyo partner Robert E. Melson, Jr., a leader of K&L Gates’ global finance practice area and aviation practice. “We look forward to Pete being part of our practice and helping us to continue to better serve our expanding roster of clients throughout the aviation industry.”