We acted as British Virgin Islands ("BVI") and Cayman Islands legal counsel to China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited ("CALC") in respect of the issuance of US$160 million 6% guaranteed bonds due 2028 by CALC Bonds Limited, guaranteed by CALC.
Hong Kong-listed CALC (SEHK stock code: 01848) is a full value-chain aircraft solutions provider for the global aviation industry.
Supporting CALC’s return to the US dollar bond market through a strategic financing milestone
Working closely with CALC's advisors and stakeholders, our Finance team provided commercially focused legal advice on the BVI and Cayman Islands aspects of the transaction. The team was led by Hong Kong-based partner Kristen Kwok and senior associate Helena Chu.
This transaction marks CALC’s re-entry into the US dollar bond market since 2021 and was met with strong investor demand, achieving 4.35x oversubscription – a clear signal of market confidence in CALC’s fundamentals and growth outlook.
Legal expertise across debt capital markets
Walkers' Finance practice advises banks, leasing companies, issuers and underwriters on a full range of transactions, including guaranteed notes and collateralised bond offerings. With multilingual experts and deep regional experience, we incorporate local nuances and the latest market insights into our legal advice, helping clients navigate market-driven financing strategies with clarity.