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As part of our renowned Global Transportation Finance (GTF) group, the attorneys of our GTF Rail Finance practice bring a deep bench of experienced lawyers to every type of transaction involving railcars, locomotives, and rail-related assets. We represent manufacturers, leasing companies, commercial banks, private equity funds, hedge funds, and export credit agencies, as well as borrowers, lenders, servicers, and investors across the rail industry.

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Clients in the industry trust us to negotiate and facilitate complex rolling stock transactions in practical, cost-effective ways. We help parties structure new leasing platforms, joint ventures and structured finance vehicles, drawing on the breadth and depth of our rail industry experience.<br><br>Our clients participate in a wide range of railcar financing arrangements. They come to us for sophisticated debt and equity structurings, especially asset-backed securitizations and warehouse loan facilities.<br><br>Our clients know that few law firms can match our knowledge of rail finance. They rely on us to stay ahead of market trends and legal developments , and to find innovative ways to meet achieve their goals.

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We serve our rail financing clients on the following types of transactions:

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Acquisitions and divestitures of railcar and locomotive portfolios

Export credit agency supported financingsPrivate placements

Operating Leases (both full-service and net leases)

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