Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advised American Airlines in a transaction that has been recognized by transportation industry publication Global Transport Finance for its “pioneering Jolco structure.” Selected as the “Jolco Finance Deal of the Year: Americas” category winner at the 2017 Global Transport Finance Awards, this uniquely structured transaction marked the first time a U.S. airline was able to take advantage of Jolco financing.

The Debevoise team was led by partners John T. Curry III and Paul D. Brusiloff and counsel Le V. Lam and included of counsel Burt Rosen and associate Ben Lee Friedman on tax advice.

Global Transport Finance is a leading transportation finance publication for the commercial aviation, shipping and rail industries. The organization annually recognizes the best deals in the aviation, airports, shipping, rail, road and legal transport finance markets.

Debevoise has been at the forefront of the aviation sector for more than 60 years and represents airlines and other industry participants in the full range of aviation transactional matters. Acknowledged in Chambers for consistently delivering the highest quality work, the Group’s multidisciplinary and international team is known for its ability to tackle challenging transactions in the face of demanding time constraints.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. We deliver effective solutions to our clients’ most important legal challenges, applying clear commercial judgment and a distinctively collaborative approach.