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With over 70 professionals across three continents, our Global Transportation Finance (GTF) team is renowned for its financing acumen across all types of transportation and heavy equipment assets. We represent participants of all types and sizes in the transportation and heavy equipment industries, including owners, leasing companies, lessees, financial institutions, alternative lenders and equity investors. Clients rely on our deep knowledge and understanding of the structural similarities across these industries and the nuances that separate each individual sector.

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Our GTF practices <a href="/capabilities/commercial-aviation-finance/" id="2058">Commercial Aviation</a>, <a href="/capabilities/maritime/" id="2062">Maritime</a>, <a href="/capabilities/railcar-finance/" id="2064">Rail</a>, <a href="/capabilities/business-aviation-and-helicopter-finance/" id="2056">Business Aviation and Helicopter Finance</a> and <a href="/capabilities/general-equipment-leasing-and-finance-client-services/" id="2060">General Equipment</a>—are all prominent in their respective fields. In addition, the cross-disciplinary interaction among them gives the group its unique perspective on emerging trends and market conditions.

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While our four GTF practices are different in many ways, they have in common the financial tools we use to carry out our clients’ transactions. While each industry has its own complexities, they share common financial tools. Our team has long been a pioneer and key participant in the securitization of large assets, including the payment streams of leased transportation and heave equipment assets, which remain a hallmark of our practice. 

Our reach is global. We represent clients in multiple jurisdictions, operating under multiple legal systems. Our clients trust us, not just to structure, negotiate and execute their most important transactions, but also to advise them in insolvency proceedings and when necessary, litigation. 

Our services to our clients are comprehensive, and include the following:

Aircraft

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Finance leases and lease-to-own transactions

Government-supported and insurance-supported financings

Joint venture investments and fund formation

Operating leases and sale-leaseback transactions

Securitizations, private placements and capital markets transactions

Structured financings and warehouse loan facilities

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Maritime

Coastwise regulation, including the Jones Act and the Passenger Vessel Services Act

Insolvencies, workouts and corporate reorganization

Private placements, including 144A and Reg S offerings

Regulation under the American Fisheries Act

Railcar

Debt financings for locomotives and railcars

Operating leases (both full-service and net leases)

Securitizations and capital markets transactions

General Equipment

Syndications, securitizations and other capital markets transactions

True/tax-motivated leases and TRAC leases

Vendor programs and other vendor-originated financings

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Chi-Stat is a celebration of Chicago’s deep roots in aviation and a reminder of the strength of our community. We are honored and proud to support this incredible group and celebrate the strength and spirit of the aviation industry in Chicago.

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General Equipment Leasing & Finance

Commercial Aviation Finance

Business Aviation and Helicopter Finance

Railcar Finance

Bill Gibson to Present at Ishka Investing in Aviation Finance: Europe

Edward Gross to Present at Helicopter Investor London 2023 Conference

David Hernandez to Speak on Aircraft Financing and Investment Opportunities Roundtable

John Pearson to Present at the Airline Economics Dublin Aviation & the Environment Summit

Anthony Renzi to Speak at the Maritime Leaders Summit

David Hernandez to Present at the 2023 Isle of Man Aviation Conference

David Hernandez to Speak at the 2023 NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Seminar

Dylan Potter to Participate in Marine Money Week 2023

Joshua Alexander to Present at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Tel Aviv

Edward K. Gross to Present at Revolution.Aero San Francisco

Edward K. Gross to Speak at Revolution.Aero San Francisco 2023

Edward K. Gross Presents at ELFA Convention

Kevin MacLeod to Participate in Ishka Aviation Investival: North America

Cameron Gee to Present at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific Conference in Singapore

David M. Hernandez and Edward K. Gross to Speak at Corporate Jet Investor Miami 2023 Conference

Dylan Potter to Participate in 24th Annual Ship Finance Forum NYC

Global Transportation Finance Shareholder John Imhof to Interview at the 2nd Annual Marine Money Marine Finance Forum New Orleans

David Hernandez to Present at the 11th USCAS US Corporate Aviation Summit

Edward K. Gross to Present at Corporate Jet Investor London 2024

John Pearson to Lead Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Carbon Finance Day at Airline Economics Conference

Ji Woon Kim to Moderate “Charting Corporate Strategy in a Transforming World”

Kevin MacLeod and Conor Gaughan to Speak at Aeropodium 2nd Annual Aircraft Financing and Investment Opportunities Roundtable

Vedder Price Attorneys to Present at Equipment Leasing and Finance Association 2024 Legal Forum

Anthony J. Renzi Speaks at 36th Annual Marine Money Week

John Pearson to Moderate Airline Economics Growth Frontiers London Conference

Bill Gibson to Present at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Asia Pacific – Singapore

David Hernandez to Speak at NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference 2024

Edward Gross and David Hernandez to Present at Corporate Jet Investor Aircraft Transaction Masterclass

Edward Gross to Speak at ELFA 63rd Annual Convention

Hoyoon Nam to Present at 18th Annual Marine Money Korea Ship Finance Forum

Shareholders John Imhof and Hoyoon Nam to Host “Maritime Finance 101” Webinar

Shareholder Anthony Renzi to Serve as Moderator at Capital Link New York Maritime Forum

Shareholder Kevin MacLeod to Moderate Session at Ishka Aviation Investival North America

David Hernandez and Edward Gross to Present at Corporate Jet Investor Miami 2024

Dylan Potter to Serve as Moderator at Marine Money 25th Annual Ship Finance Forum NYC

John F. Imhof Jr. to Moderate Marine Money US-Flag Panel

David Hernandez to Present at Corporate Jet Investor London 2025

Dylan Potter to Serve as Moderator at 23rd Marine Money Hamburg Forum

Bill Gibson to Moderate Session at Ishka Investing in Aviation: Europe

Ji Woon Kim to Moderate Session at 7th Annual Capital Link Singapore Maritime Forum

John F. Imhof Jr. to Moderate Capital and Finance Panel at the 19th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum

John Pearson to Serve as Moderator at Ishka Financing Sustainable Aviation 2025

John F. Imhof Jr. Contributes Chapter on the Marshall Islands to Lexology’s Getting the Deal Through – Ship Finance 2021

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers UK 2024

Vedder Price Ranked by US News Best Lawyers 2024

Vedder Price Represents Macquarie Rotorcraft in Helicopter Portfolio Transaction

Edward K. Gross Participates in the ELFA Capitol Connections Advocacy Program

Vedder Price Recognized for “Most Innovative Deal of 2022” by Ishka

Twelve Vedder Price Practice Areas and 46 Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2023

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2023

Vedder Price Global Transportation Business Aviation Practice and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth Rankings 2023

Vedder Price Represents JetSmart Airlines in Aircraft Portfolio Transaction

Vedder Price Expands Global Transportation Finance Team with Addition of Hoyoon Nam in New York and London

Vedder Price Singapore Distinguished by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024

Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in Thomson Reuters 2024 Texas Super Lawyers: Rising Stars

Vedder Price Recognized in Ishka 2023 Deal of the Year Award Winners

Vedder Price Represents JetSMART in SLB with New Lessor

Vedder Price Receives “Securitization Deal of the Year” Recognition From Marine Money

Vedder Price Recognized in Airline Economics’ Global Aviation 100 Deals of the Year 2023

Edward K. Gross Receives 2024 David H. Fenig Distinguished Service in Advocacy Award

Vedder Price Attorneys Recognized in Spear’s Magazine Aviation and Yachts Index 2024

Saisruthi Paspulati and Simone Riley Named to Super Lawyers: Rising Stars of California 2024

Shareholder John F. Imhof Jr. Published to Lexology Panoramic – Ship Finance 2024

Vedder Price Global Transportation Finance Business Aviation Practice and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers HNW Rankings 2024

Vedder Price Named to IFLR1000 2024 Guides for Notable Firms and Practitioners

Justine Chilvers Named to Airline Economics 40 Under 40 Class of 2024

Ten Vedder Price Attorneys and Two Practice Groups Recognized in The Legal 500 UK 2025 Ranking

Vedder Price Attorneys and Practice Area Named to Chambers UK 2025 Rankings

Vedder Price Hosts Marine Money New York Ship Finance Forum Dinner

Clay Thomas Named to LABJ Thriving in Their 40s List

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide 2025

Edward Gross Co-Authors Article for Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Publication

Edward Gross Named to The Spear’s 500 List for 2025

Edward Gross, Troy Guglielmo and Claire Geitzenauer Author Article for World Leasing Yearbook 2025

Edward K. Gross Co-Authors “Leases” Survey in the ABA’s Fall 2024 The Business Lawyer

Global Transportation Finance Attorney David Paterson Joins Expanding Vedder Price Singapore Office

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers Global 2025

Vedder Price Singapore Distinguished by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025 Guide

Brian Wendt, Kevin MacLeod, Edward Gross and Cody McDavis to Present at Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) 2025 Legal Forum

Vedder Price Wins Marine Money “Securitization Deal of the Year” Award

David Hernandez to Speak at the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Taxes Seminar

Vedder Price Shareholder Anthony J. Renzi Jr. to Moderate Investment Panel at Capital Link – Oslo

Vedder Price Recognized in Ishka’s 2024 Deal of the Year Awards

David Hernandez Quoted in Mansion Global on Tariff Uncertainty and Its Impact on the Aviation Industry

Vedder Price Participates in NASDAQ Closing Bell Ceremony in Recognition of Marine Money Deal of the Year Award

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Recognized in The Legal 500 United States in 2025

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025

Vedder Price Global Transportation Finance Business Aviation Practice and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers HNW Rankings 2025

Edward K. Gross Co-Authors “Leases” Survey in the ABA’s Fall 2023 The Business Lawyer

Get Ready! EU Emissions Trading System Expands to Cover Maritime Sector; Effective January 1, 2024

GIFT City A Gift for Aircraft Lessors

Global Transportation Finance Newsletter December 2023

Recent Amendments to Marshall Islands and Liberian Maritime Laws Help Bring Clarity to Common Vessel Mortgage Questions

CORSIA – it’s (almost) crunch time

Global Transportation Finance Newsletter July 2023

Maritime Cases to Watch: American Cruise Lines v. United States, No. 22-1029 (2d Cir. Mar. 6, 2022)

John F. Imhof Jr. Co-Authors Chapter on Vessel Financing in LexisNexis/Matthew Bender Treatise on Equipment Leasing

John F. Imhof Jr. Contributes Chapter on the Marshall Islands to Lexology’s Getting the Deal Through – Ship Finance 2023

Latest Round of Russia Sanctions Targets Foreign Financial Institutions Supporting Russia’s Military-Industrial Base

Global Transportation Finance

Insights & Events

John Pearson to Moderate Session at Ishka Airfinance Global Horizon

Kevin MacLeod to Speak at Ishka Airfinance Global Investing in Aviation: Europe

Ji Woon Kim to Present on the Korean Investor Market at Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Korea

Cody McDavis Authors Article on Heavy Equipment Technology for ELFA Magazine

Vedder Advises Avora Residences in Its Formation and Long-Term Cruise Ship Charter Transaction

Eddie Gross and Cody McDavis Publish Article in World Leasing Yearbook 2026

John Imhof to Speak on Capital, Leasing and Market Shifts at 20th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum

Helen Biggin Authors Article on Aircraft Repossession for Aviation Business Middle East

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