Leigh Borrello

Leigh is an asset finance and leasing partner working from their Sydney office and also spends time in their Singapore office. He has nearly 21 years of experience, including over 16 years of being based in Asia. He has particular skills in aircraft and equipment finance, cross-border leasing and structured finance transactions. He acts for airlines (including regional flag carriers), shipping companies, leasing companies, financial institutions, export-credit agencies and investors on a range of matters. His expertise includes structured asset financing (including advising on tax-based structures, pre-delivery financings and securitizations), the sale, purchase and leasing of aircraft, vessels, rolling stock and other high-value assets, the merger and acquisition of airlines and leasing companies, and the granting and enforcement of security. He also has experience in project and acquisition finance, restructurings and general banking.