Corporate & Aviation Finance In 2022, Hughes Hubbard closed deals for clients as diverse as an entertainment company, a real estate giant and a national government, while continuing our award-winning work in aviation finance.
Griffin’s Investment in Arajet
HHR represented Griffin Global Asset Management on their investment in Dominican Republic-based startup airline Arajet, S.A.
Malian Cotton Provider’s Euro Loan
HHR guided a group of 11 banks in negotiation and documentation of a €244 million commodity financing facility for Compagnie Malienne pour le Développement des Textiles, the Malian state-controlled company that produces and exports Mali’s cotton.
Port Autonome de Conakry Renegotiates Port Concession Agreement with Bolloré Group
HHR advised Port Autonome de Conakry, Guinea’s largest port, in auditing and renegotiating the terms of a port concession agreement with Conakry Terminal, Bolloré Group’s Guinean subsidiary.
Paraguay’s $500.6M Bond Issuance and Switch Tender Offer
Hughes Hubbard represented the Republic of Paraguay in its sovereign bond issuance and concurrent “switch” tender offer.
Howard Hughes Corporation’s $55 million Investment
HHR counseled the Howard Hughes Corporation on its $55 million investment in award-winning restaurant group Jean-Georges Management, which is led by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Griffin’s Warehouse Facility Amendment, Extension and Upsize
The firm advised Griffin Global Asset Management and borrowers Palisade Aviation Holdings Warehouse, Ltd. and Palisade Aviation Holdings Warehouse, LLC, on an amendment, extension and upsizing transaction for its senior secured financing facility.
Côte d’Ivoire’s Powership Project
The firm advised the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, or Ivory Coast, on the structuring and negotiation of a project to establish a 400 megawatt floating power plant near Azito.
Griffin’s Sale-Leaseback Deals with Air France
The firm represented aircraft lessor Griffin Global Asset Management in two sale-leaseback transactions with Air France.
$1 Billion Paramount Global Offering
HHR represented an underwriting group in a $1 billion debt offering by Paramount Global.
Two Leasing Deals for Griffin
HHR advised Griffin Global Asset Management in the aircraft lessor's leasing deals with low-cost Indian airlines IndiGo and Akasa Air.
Sopra Steria’s €1.1 Billion Green-Linked Multicurrency Loan
The firm guided French consulting firm Sopra Steria in a €1.1 billion multicurrency sustainability-linked revolving and swingline facilities loan.
Suzano’s $70 Million Climate Fund
The firm advised Brazilian paper company Suzano on the creation of Suzano Ventures, a $70 million global corporate venture capital initiative focused on environmental issues and sustainability.