Bird & Bird acts for Willis Mitsui & Co Engine Support Limited in Acquisition of Bridgend Asset Management Limited

International law firm Bird & Bird acted for Willis Mitsui & Co Engine Support Limited (WMES), a long-standing Irish headquartered joint venture between Mitsui & Co., Ltd and Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), on the acquisition of Bridgend Asset Management Limited (BAML).

WLFC is a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services. BAML is the consultancy and advisory arm of WLFC.

This transaction strengthens the WMES platform by integrating technical consultancy and records management services into its operations and enhancing its capabilities and reach within the aviation asset management industry. 

The Bird & Bird team was led by Irish corporate partner, Brendan O’Brien, corporate senior associate Will Holder and corporate associate, Daniel Faulkner.

Brendan O’ Brien commented, “We are pleased to have collaborated with Willis Mitsui & Co Engine Support Limited on this transformative transaction. Bird & Bird has deep aviation sector expertise and a strong international corporate offering. This transaction demonstrates our ability to advise on and execute complex cross-border corporate transactions within the aviation industry.”

 

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