Andrew Harper is an asset finance partner in Reed Smith’s Transportation Industry Group, based in London, with a particular focus on fixed-wing and rotary aircraft finance and leasing transactions. Andrew's experience includes secured debt financings; export credit agency-support financings; operating, finance, and tax-based lease structures; and sales and purchases.
Andrew advises major international banks, export credit agencies, lessors, airlines, arrangers, funds, private equity investors, and manufacturers across the full spectrum of aviation deals. Andrew brings a broad perspective and skillset, having spent time on secondment in-house at a leading aircraft manufacturer. Outside of aviation, Andrew has also advised on rail, shipping, and equipment financings.
Recognised in the legal directories as a leading lawyer, Legal 500 noted that “solutions-oriented” Andrew Harper is “always on top of legal and industry developments” and is gaining an excellent reputation in the aviation sector among banks, lessors and funds.”
