Schellenberg Wittmer advised Sentinal Leasing AG on its latest ordinary capital increase with a total issue amount of CHF 20 million as well as on the financing of investments by its two Irish subsidiaries, Sentinal Leasing One Ltd and Sentinal Leasing Two Ltd, aimed at establishing a European helicopter leasing platform.
The platform focuses on helicopters deployed for public infrastructure related activities, such as emergency medical services (EMS), search and rescue, firefighting or other utility-related services. The operational management of the helicopter fleet is carried out by LEVL Leasing Ltd, a joint venture company between Lobo Leasing and EMP Structured Assets.
The team of Schellenberg Wittmer consisted of Philippe Borens (overall responsibility), Fabio Elsener, Dominic Wälchli and Andrea Andelic (all Banking & Finance), Roland Wild (Taxation) and Nanina Lätsch (Trainee Lawyer).
