The Airline Economics 40 Under 40 list recognises rising young professionals who drive innovation, support growth, and shape the global aviation finance and leasing industry.
According to the publication, those named represent "the next generation of industry leaders - driving innovation, supporting growth, and helping to redefine the global aviation finance marketplace."
Drake's practice focuses on aviation finance and leasing, and he has significant experience advising on complex, cross-border transactions across the full spectrum of aviation-related matters.
He regularly advises a diverse range of clients, including global investment management firms, alternative investment managers, asset management companies, aircraft leasing companies, military and defence contractors, international banks, and airlines. His work spans the entire lifecycle of aviation assets, from acquisition and financing through to portfolio management and disposal.
Drake’s transactional experience includes advising on high-profile debt financings, capital markets transactions, and large-scale portfolio transactions involving both loan portfolios and physical assets. He also advises on operating lease and finance lease structures, as well as secured lending, aircraft deliveries, missionized projects, and sale-and-leaseback arrangements.
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