Bermuda has become a popular domicile for registering and financing ships and aircraft as its registers have an international reputation for maintaining high regulatory oversight and safety standards. Wakefield Quin represents banks and international financial institutions, as well as ship and aircraft owners, lessors, lessees, airline operators, ship managers and other project developers on all Bermuda law aspects of their transactions.
Our lawyers regularly advise on the financial structures and agreements for the purchase, sale, operation and registration of ships, yachts and aircraft, including sale and leaseback arrangements, asset securitisation structures, purpose trusts and other ownership structures.