Ilia has 25 years of experience and is a recognised expert in asset finance. His practice focuses on a range of aircraft financing matters including pre-delivery payment financings, ECA financings, aircraft sale and purchase transactions, portfolio sales and leasing, as well as related tax, customs and regulatory issues.
Though his work is predominantly within the aviation sector, Ilia also advises on shipping deals and assists clients with other related banking and finance transactions.
Ilia’s clients include aircraft lessors, airlines, financial institutions, export credit agencies, manufacturers, and transport operators. He primarily supports clients in the Middle East but also has experience advising across a variety of regions including the CIS, Central Asia, and Caucasus.
Expertise
Please note: The experience list above may include examples of work completed prior to joining Keystone Law.
Recognition
“Ilia does an excellent job of summarising complicated legal subjects and presenting a clear path forward.”
“He is an excellent negotiator and has very deep knowledge of the market and the legal framework.”
“Ilia can see the whole picture from legal and commercial points of view and warn [the clients] about commercial risks”
“Ilia remains one of the leading figures for aviation mandates, with sources praising his ‘ability to get involved in sensitive situations side by side with the client and provide practical help at critical times’.”
