Leigh Borrello

About Leigh

Leigh is an asset finance and leasing Partner in HFW’s Aerospace team. Leigh is based in Sydney, and also spends time in our Singapore office. 

He has over 20 years of experience, with over 16 years being based in Asia. Leigh has particular skills in aircraft and equipment finance, cross-border leasing and structured finance transactions. He acts for airlines (including regional flag carriers), shipping companies, leasing companies, financial institutions, export-credit agencies and investors on a range of cases. 

His expertise includes structured asset financing (including advising on tax based structures, pre-delivery financings and securitisations), the sale, purchase and leasing of aircraft, vessels, rolling stock and other high value assets, the merger and acquisition of airlines and leasing companies, and the granting and enforcement of security. He also has experience in project and acquisition finance, restructurings and general banking.

Leigh works closely with other members of HFW’s Jets and Helicopters team, providing market-leading advice across jets, helicopters and general business aviation in financing, sale and purchase, leasing, regulation, insurance, contingency planning, emergency response and dispute resolution.
Leigh is qualified in England and Wales and Western Australia (Australia).