Adrian C. Beasley is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and a member of the Firm’s Global Transport Practice.
Adrian advises clients on international asset finance and leasing transactions, with a particular emphasis on the aviation industry. His deals generally span several jurisdictions.
Adrian’s in-depth knowledge of transactions involving commercial aircraft includes ECA-supported financings, sale and leaseback transactions, operating leases, pre-delivery payment financings and tax-based leasing structures, as well as commercial lending arrangements and restructurings. He regularly represents leasing companies, export credit agencies, banks and operators.
Adrian is ranked by Chambers UK in Asset Finance: Aviation Finance. His clients offer the following comments:
“Adrian Beasley is a skilled partner and very much client-oriented.” “He is a pragmatic individual.” (Chambers UK 2022, Asset Finance: Aviation Finance)
“He is a great technical lawyer.” (Chambers UK 2020, Asset Finance: Aviation Finance)
Adrian received his LL.B., Law, from Manchester University and his Law Society Finals from the College of Law, Chester.
Euromoney European Airfinance School, United Kingdom, Annual Presenter and Co-Chair (2003-present)