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Geoffrey Kass works with operating companies, lessors, investors, airlines, financiers and others in the transportation and finance industries to buy, sell, finance and lease hard assets and companies.

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Balancing legal considerations and client business priorities, he structures commercial aviation, railcar, equipment leasing and general finance deals. Geoff manages wide-ranging global transactions involving commercial and private aircraft, railcars, buses, l equipment and various facilities, including manufacturing, and electricity and gas generation and distribution. Drawing on over three decades of experience, he knows the markets, trends, issues, risks and how to get deals done. Taking a collaborative approach, he works toward achieving results that keep all parties' business needs and goals in mind.

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Repeatedly recognized as a leader in the field, Geoff’s deals have been transformative for his clients and their industries, from Macquarie’s $2 billion aircraft acquisition from American International Group and its $4 billion aircraft acquisition from AWAS and Terra Firma to Castlelake LP’s private securitization of a portfolio of 79 aircraft leased to 26 different lessees located in 17 countries.

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Represented Macquarie in its acquisition of the Kuwait-based aircraft lessor ALAFCO. This multi-billion dollar transaction took over two years, starting as a portfolio acquisition and evolving to the acquisition of the leasing company. The acquisition was a critical element of Macquarie's growth strategy, ultimately enabling Macquarie to achieve an investment-grade credit rating.

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Represented GA Telesis in its acquisition of AAR's landing gear overhaul subsidiary. This transaction was a significant strategic acquisition, enhancing GA Telesis's position as an industry leader in aviation support services.

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Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers Global in 2023

Vedder Price Represents GA Telesis, LLC in Launch of New Direct Aviation Lending Platform

Vedder Price Represents Macquarie Rotorcraft in Helicopter Portfolio Transaction

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 Singapore Distinguished by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers Global in 2024

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

Vedder Price Practice Areas and Attorneys Distinguished in The Legal 500 United States in 2024

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2024

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

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers Global 2025

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

Vedder Price Recognized in Chambers USA in 2025

100% Bonus Depreciation Returns: What OBBBA Means for Aircraft, Rail and Heavy Equipment

Vedder Price Represents Macquarie AirFinance in ALAFCO Portfolio Acquisition

Vedder Price Represents GA Telesis in Significant Purchase Agreement with Spirit Airlines

Vedder Price Represents GA Telesis in $51 Million Purchase of AAR Landing Gear Overhaul Business

Vedder Advises Harbor Diversified, Inc. in $110 Million Aviation Transaction

Asset Securitization

Commercial Aviation Finance

General Equipment Leasing & Finance

Global Transportation Finance

Railcar Finance

Mergers & Acquisitions

Geoffrey R. Kass

Geoffrey R. Kass

Geoffrey R. Kass

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Affiliations

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Advises Harbor Diversified, Inc. in $110 Million Aviation Transaction

100% Bonus Depreciation Returns: What OBBBA Means for Aircraft, Rail and Heavy Equipment

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 Recognized in Chambers Global 2025

Vedder Price Represents GA Telesis in $51 Million Purchase of AAR Landing Gear Overhaul Business

Vedder Price Represents GA Telesis in Significant Purchase Agreement with Spirit Airlines

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

Geoffrey R. Kass

Credentials

Education

Bar Admissions

Affiliations

Recognition

Insights & Events

Vedder Advises Harbor Diversified, Inc. in $110 Million Aviation Transaction

100% Bonus Depreciation Returns: What OBBBA Means for Aircraft, Rail and Heavy Equipment

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 Recognized in Chambers Global 2025

Vedder Price Represents GA Telesis in $51 Million Purchase of AAR Landing Gear Overhaul Business

Vedder Price Represents GA Telesis in Significant Purchase Agreement with Spirit Airlines

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

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