Fladgate launches aviation finance practice with Clyde & Co duo Harding and MacDougall
London firm Fladgate appointed aviation finance partners Nick Harding and Kirstin MacDougall from Clyde & Co, Global Legal Insights reported on October 12, 2026. The hires expand Fladgate's funds, finance and regulatory practice into aircraft financing, leasing, and related transactions for airlines, financiers, and business aviation clients.
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- Fladgate appointed Nick Harding and Kirstin MacDougall as partners in aviation finance, announced October 12, 2026.Global Legal Insights
- Both join from Clyde & Co, where Harding was a partner.Global Legal Insights
- Harding's practice covers aircraft financing, sale and purchase, tax-based leasing, export credit, pre-delivery payment financings, and manufacturer-supported deals.Global Legal Insights
- MacDougall advises on fleet and leasing deals, OEM agreements, and business aviation acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and secured lending.Global Legal Insights
- Ella Leonard, head of finance, funds and regulatory, said the pair strengthen support on significant aviation finance and leasing matters.Global Legal Insights
- Managing partner Grant Gordon called them an important addition to Fladgate's private capital team.Global Legal Insights
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