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09 August 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Winston & Strawn—Alison Weal

Transport finance specialist joins as partner

Winston & Strawn LLP has announced the arrival of transportation finance expert Alison Weal as a partner in the London office.

Alison comes on board after more than 12 years as an asset finance solicitor with White & Case. She offers extensive experience in cross-border aircraft and maritime financings, including finance leases, tax-based leasing structures, and export credit supported financings. Her clients include banks, export credit agencies, borrowers, and lessees operating in the aviation and shipping industries.

Chairman Tom Fitzgerald commented: ‘Alison will assist our clients in navigating intricacies across an array of financing issues. Her unique global expertise is an important addition to our transportation finance practice, led by Mark Moody in London, and will provide cross-border benefits to financial institutions and companies with international, multi-jurisdiction transportation finance transactions.’

‘I am delighted to be joining Winston & Strawn, particularly at this exciting time when the firm is focused on further developing its transportation finance capabilities. I look forward to collaborating with our clients and colleagues,’ added Alison.

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