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David Chamberlain

Consultant Solicitor

England & Wales

020 3319 3700

david.chamberlain@keystonelaw.co.uk

David is a consultant with over 15 years of experience specialising in aircraft finance and transactional work. He has extensive expertise across a broad spectrum of aviation transactions involving commercial aircraft, business jets, helicopters, and engines.

David has significant experience representing banks and financial institutions on cross-border aircraft and helicopter financings, including PDP (pre-delivery payment) financings, commercial and ECA-backed financings, and loan portfolio sales. He also acts for lessors and airlines on the drafting and negotiation of operating leases and sublease arrangements for commercial aircraft and helicopters.

In the business aviation sector, David advises high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on the acquisition, sale, finance, and ownership of business jets. He regularly assists with ownership structures, registration, escrow arrangements, finance and security documentation, and provides strategic advice on transaction structuring and risk management.

David acts for a diverse client base including banks, lessors, airlines, owners, operators, high-net-worth individuals, and corporates. He regularly advises on aircraft sales and purchases, financing, leasing, and management, as well as repossessions, loan portfolio sales, and interior outfitting projects.

Expertise

David advises banks and financial institutions on cross-border aircraft and helicopter financings, including PDP, commercial and ECA-backed structures, loan portfolio sales, and related finance and security documentation.

Experience

  • Acting for a financier on the acquisition and finance lease arrangements for a Gulfstream GIV aircraft.
  • Acting for a financier on the finance lease arrangements for a Boeing BBJ aircraft.
  • Acting for a high-net-worth individual on the loan and security arrangements for his Global 7500 aircraft.
  • Acting for a high-net-worth individual on the loan and security arrangements of one new Airbus A3210neo aircraft.
  • Acting for a cargo airline on the financing arrangements for a Boeing 747-800F flight simulator.

David advises airlines on sale and leasebacks and leasing arrangements.

Experience

  • Acting for an airline on the sale and leaseback of one new ATR72-500 aircraft.
  • Acting for various airlines on the leasing arrangements for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft.
  • Acting for a Middle East-based cargo airline on the leasing of narrowbody cargo aircraft.

David advises high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on the acquisition and outfitting of private jet aircraft.

Experience

  • Acting for a corporate client on the acquisition and financing of one Embraer Praetor 600.
  • Acting for a high-net-worth individual on the acquisition of a pre-owned Gulfstream 650 aircraft.
  • Acting for a high-net-worth individual on the acquisition and interior outfitting of one new Airbus A319 aircraft.
  • Acting for a corporate client on the acquisition of a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft.

David advises on aircraft sales, purchases, financing, and portfolio management.

Experience

  • Acting for a corporate client on the sale of a Cessna Citation aircraft.
  • Acting for a corporate client on the sale of a Gulfstream G550 aircraft.
  • Acting for corporate client on the sale of one ATR72-500 aircraft.

David advises high-net worth individuals, corporate clients, airlines, and financial institutions on transactions relating to commercial aircraft, business jets, and helicopters.

Experience

  • Acting for a corporate client on the finance lease arrangements for a new Gulfstream G800 aircraft.
  • Acting for a financier on the acquisition and finance lease arrangements for a Gulfstream GIV aircraft.
  • Acting for various airlines on the leasing arrangements for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft.
  • Acting for a high-net-worth individual on the acquisition and interior outfitting of one new Airbus A319 aircraft.
  • Acting for a corporate client on the sale of one ATR72-500 aircraft.

Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.

David qualified as a solicitor in 2006. Prior to joining Keystone Law in 2025, he worked at the following firms:

  • The Air Law Firm
  • Watson Farley & Williams
  • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer