Pillsbury has recruited Chambers UK-ranked partner Peter O'Hare, joining its finance & restructuring practice in London, further growing its position in international asset and aviation finance.
O'Hare joins from K&L Gates and has nearly two decades of experience representing banks, financial institutions, lessors, and operators in the aviation sector.
“Having Pete in London deepens and enhances Pillsbury’s global aviation finance and private capital capabilities,” said Pillsbury firm chair David Dekker.
“He is known for his commercial mindset and track record of navigating particularly complex transactions, both of which are established hallmarks of Pillsbury’s renowned aviation finance practice.”
O'Hare has advised on many complex and innovative aircraft acquisitions, financing, and leasing transactions. His work spans non-US enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETC), asset-backed securities, M&A, and large portfolio and warehouse financings, as well as restructurings, workouts, and repossessions.
“His arrival strengthens our market-leading global aircraft finance practice, reinforces our commitment to providing clients with unparalleled industry expertise, and reflects Pillsbury's ongoing commitment to the growth of the London office,” said Pillsbury's global head of asset finance Graham Tyler.
“The firm, and its aviation finance practice in particular, are known for being highly competitive and for being regularly engaged by sophisticated clients to complete complex, cross-border transactions,” said O'Hare.
“It's a platform I am incredibly excited to be a part of and to contribute to.”