Hunton Andrews Kurth—Alan Cunningham & Richard Skipper

Alan Cunningham and Richard Skipper, finance lawyers who advise on a broad range of financings and transactions involving aviation, shipping, rail, defence, automotive, energy and other asset classes, have joined Hunton Andrews Kurth as partners in London.

Alan and Richard represent clients throughout Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Asia, including financial institutions, private credit, private equity, leasing companies, captive and vendor finance entities, airlines, business jet operators, ship and rail owners, corporates and high-net-worth individuals.

John Schneider, co-head of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s business finance practice group, said: ‘Alan and Richard are highly regarded finance lawyers who are well known and respected throughout the London legal market. Their addition underscores both our strategic focus on financial services and commitment to outstanding client service. We are pleased to welcome them as partners to the firm.’

Alan and Richard join the firm from Ernst & Young’s legal services arm, EY Law. Previously, they were partners at DLA Piper, where they led the firm’s asset finance team.

Alan’s practice includes high-end transactional mandates and financings involving aviation, shipping, equipment finance, automotive, defence and receivables—including the sale and purchase of asset finance and other lease and loan books, forward flow receivables transactions and related securitization work. He also advises on broader aviation matters.

Richard focuses his practice on aviation finance and leasing, equipment finance, renewable energy assets, shipping and rail. He represents airlines, banks, funds, lessors, operators, manufacturers and other financial institutions.

Ferdinand Calice, managing partner of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s London office, said: ‘Alan and Richard are outstanding lawyers who very nicely complement the experience and depth of our London team. Their arrival aligns with our growth strategy, which we continue successfully to execute so as to secure our position as leaders in the London legal market.’