About Mark

Mark Turnbull is a highly regarded practitioner who advises aircraft leasing companies, manufacturers, airlines, equity investors, financial institutions, and other aviation industry participants on new and used aircraft, engine, and parts transactions.  His experience includes advising on significant portfolio acquisitions and disposals, operating and finance leases, associated fleet management transactions, debt financings, and aircraft procurement matters.  Mark has a proven track record of leading and delivering complex transactions across the aviation sector, combining deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach, often in the context of global cross-border leasing and financing structures.

Legal 500 UK (2025) and Chambers UK recognize Mark for both his legal excellence in aircraft finance and leasing and his client-focused approach.

Recognitions

Airline Economics 40 Under 40 list (2017)

Who's Who Aviation UK (2014 & 2015)

Chambers UK for Aviation (2015)

Legal 500 for Aviation (2015)

Credentials

Education

Bournemouth University Law School

Royal Holloway University

Admissions

  • Solicitor, England & Wales

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • German

Organizational Involvement

Professional

International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT)

SGR News & Perspectives

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