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Christine O'Donovan is Head of the Financial Services Department.  An experienced banking & finance lawyer who has worked in-house and in private practice, Christine's practice focuses on international transactions in areas of corporate lending, project and acquisition finance, asset financing (particularly aircraft) and cross-border leasing. Christine advises domestic and international corporate clients, domestic and international credit institutions and aircraft manufacturers, lessors and airlines.

Areas of Expertise:

• Banking
• Financial Services
• Aviation

Recommendations:

Chambers Global, The World's Leading Business Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2013
Christine is recommended as a leader in her field in the 'Banking and Finance' category.  Department head Christine O'Donovan impresses sources with her deep knowledge of aviation finance. One client states: "She leads from the front and is a formidable deal maker."

Chambers Global, The World's Leading Lawyers for Business, Chambers and Partners, 2012.
Christine is recommended as a lawyer in the area of banking and finance. The practice is headed by Christine O'Donovan. She is particularly strong in asset finance, with clients hailing her as a “titan of the aviation industry.”

Chambers Europe, Europe's Leading Business Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2013.
Christine O'Donovan is recommended as a lawyer in the area of banking & finance.  Department head Christine O'Donovan impresses with her deep knowledge of aviation finance. One client states: "She leads from the front and is a formidable deal maker."

Chambers Europe, Europe's Leading Business Lawyers, Chambers and Partners, 2012.
Christine O'Donovan is recommended as a lawyer in the area of banking & finance. "She is particularly strong in asset finance, with clients hailing her as a 'titan of the aviation industry'."

Legal 500, 2013
Christine is recommended in the area of Banking and Finance, '....aviation finance expert Christine O’Donovan'

Legal 500, 2012
Christine is recommended in the area of Banking and Finance.  "Team head Christine O’Donovan is an aviation finance expert."