Addleshaw Goddard launches ME aviation finance practice with partner hire

Addleshaw Goddard officialised the appointment of Shyamal Jeewoolall (pictured) as partner in its Middle East team, coinciding with the launch of the firm’s aviation finance practice in the region.

Jeewoolall is based out of Addleshaw Goddard’s Dubai office, advising clients across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

The profile

Joining from Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW), Shyamal Jeewoolall advises across the aviation sector, including airlines, aircraft leasing companies, banks and financial institutions. His practice spans a diverse range of asset finance transactions, including pre-delivery financings, export credit-backed financings, commercial debt financings, Islamic financings, restructuring, as well as the sale and purchase of aviation assets.

Jeewoolall trained and qualified in London, then worked in Paris and Singapore before moving to Dubai more than ten years ago.

During his teenure at HFW, he established the firm’s internationally active aircraft finance practice, leading the recruitment of partners across London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney.