We're delighted to announce that we provided legal and
fiduciary services in Ireland and the Cayman Islands on the
establishment of an aircraft leasing venture to acquire a
diversified aircraft leasing portfolio, initially targeting up to
$1 billion of investments, consisting of mid-life aircraft on long
term lease to airlines globally.
Monroe Capital will provide the investment capital and has
identified AIP Capital to act as servicer of the assets. Monroe has
secured commitments from Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch and Fifth
Third Bank for an initial $500 million senior secured warehouse
facility to support the acquisition of aviation assets.
Our Irish legal team was led by partners, Killian McSharry, Matt
Hedigan and Eoin Ryan with assistance from associates Owen
O'Hanrahan, Diana Pacheco, Ciaran Kenny, paralegal Sherry Yu
and trainee Conor McCabe.
Our Cayman Islands legal team was led by partner Sarah Humpleby
with assistance from associates, Alexandra Franklin and Matthew
Welds.
Our Walkers Professional Services team was led by Joanna Taylor
(Ireland) with support from Linval Stewart and Gennie Bigord
(Cayman Islands) and Emma Coman (Ireland).
Monroe Capital LLC is a premier asset management firm specializing
in private credit markets across various strategies, including
direct lending, technology finance, venture debt, alternative
credit solutions, structured credit, real estate and equity. Since
2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to
clients in the U.S. and Canada. The firm is headquartered in
Chicago and has 11 locations throughout the United States, Asia and
Australia.
AIP Capital is a global alternative investment manager focused on
opportunities in asset-based finance including aviation and
equipment finance. AIP, together with its affiliates, manages
approximately $4 billion of assets on behalf of a diversified
global investor base. The AIP team is comprised of more than 30
experienced professionals across AIP's offices in Stamford, New
York City, Dublin, and Singapore.
PRESS RELEASE
29 July 2025
Walkers' Global Asset Finance Team Provides Legal And Fiduciary Services On Monroe Capital And AIP Capital Aircraft Leasing Venture
We're delighted to announce that we provided legal and fiduciary services in Ireland and the Cayman Islands on the establishment of an aircraft leasing venture to acquire a diversified aircraft leasing portfolio...