Language - English, French
Jurisdictions - UAE
Marc Hamilton is an asset finance partner based in Dubai, specialising in aircraft finance, rail finance, cross-border leasing, structured finance transactions, and general export finance. He has extensive experience advising airlines, banks, export-credit agencies, arrangers, lessors, and investors on a broad range of finance matters, including supplier and buyer credit facilities, syndicated loans, pre-delivery financings, the sale and purchase of aircraft, cross-border and domestic aircraft leases, leases of rolling stock, tax-enhanced structures, insurance, European Investment Bank financings, and the granting and enforcement of security.
Marc is recognised as a leading individual in asset and aviation finance by international legal directories such as Legal 500, Chambers Europe, and Who’s Who Legal. He has been named annually in The International Who's Who of Aviation Lawyers since 2011, where he is described as providing “excellent” advice on finance transactions.
Marc acts for a diverse range of clients, including banks and financial institutions, lessors, and airlines, and regularly advises European export credit agencies on complex cross-border financings. Marc also has significant experience in the rail sector, advising on major rolling stock financings for urban transport projects in Europe.
Marc studied psychology at Trinity College, Dublin and completed the CPE and LPC at the College of Law, London.
Emirates – Aircraft financing
Advised syndicate of international financial institutions on the Jolco financings for A350 and A380 aircraft, supporting Emirates’ fleet expansion and financial optimisation.
Riyadh Air – Operating lease
Supported Riyadh Air on its first aircraft operating lease agreement, assisting with AoC application and regulatory compliance.
BPI/SACE – Export credit financing
Acted for European ECAs on the first export credit agency-supported financing of SuperJet 100 aircraft for delivery to a Mexican airline.
Air Mauritius – ECA financing
Advised a syndicate of international financial institutions on the Jolco and ECA-supported financings for Airbus A350 aircraft, enabling fleet renewal.
Bocomm Leasing – Sale & leaseback
Guided Bocomm Leasing on the sale and leaseback of eight Boeing 737MAX8 aircraft for a GCC airline, improving asset utilisation.
FAB – Aircraft refinancing
Advised First Abu Dhabi Bank on refinancing three A330 aircraft for a GCC airline, streamlining capital structure and reducing costs.
SAMBA/FAB – B777 refinancing
Supported SAMBA and FAB on refinancing five B777 aircraft for a UAE airline, enhancing liquidity and operational flexibility.
Air Malta – PDP financing
Assisted Air Malta with PDP financing for three A321 aircraft, securing funding for timely fleet delivery and expansion.
Swiss lender – Rail finance
Advised a syndicate of international financial lenders on financing rolling stock for urban transport in Sweden, supporting sustainable mobility solutions.
Zambia hospital – Export credit
Acted for syndicates and ECAs on export credit supported financing for a hospital in Zambia, enabling critical healthcare infrastructure.
