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Eugene Y. Yeung

Eugene Yeung is a partner in the firm's Finance practice. His practice combines strengths in both asset finance and restructuring in Asia. He represents Hong Kong listed corporations, institutional lenders, insolvency appointment takers, turnaround financial advisors, and investors in respect of distressed situations. He is particularly focused on the aviation sector, where he advises airlines, lessors, aviation specialist financiers, and business jet owners on a broad range of regional and local commercial, financing, and restructuring transactions.

Prior to joining the firm, Eugene served as counsel in the finance department at a full-service global law firm. His practice covers the entire aviation finance business cycle, fleet acquisition, financing and refinancing, distressed M&A, disposals, and enforcements. He is a qualified accountant and chartered financial analyst.

  • Recognized as an Up-and-Coming Individual by Chambers Greater China Region for Restructuring/Insolvency (International Firms) in China, 2024
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific in Hong Kong
    • Restructuring and Insolvency, 2018, 2020-2021
    • Asset Finance, 2021
  • Named a Rising Star for Aviation in Hong Kong by Expert Guides, Euromoney, 2019
  • Notary Public, Hong Kong
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Certified Practising Accountant, CPA Australia
  • “Panel: Re-focusing on Mediation,” The Hague CAA Conference, The Hague, 2024
  • “Panel: Legal Risks in Aviation Finance,” Airline Economics Frontiers, Dubai, 2018 and 2019
  • “Panel: Building an Asian aircraft lessor ABS or airline EETC,” Ishka Investival Asia, Hong Kong, 2019
  • “What is Cape Town Convention,” Airline Economics Frontier, Korea, 2019
  • “Common Issues in Restructuring Asset Based Loans and Aircraft Leases,” Oppland Air’s Aircraft Finance and Lease Risk Management Seminar, Xiamen, 2018
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