Clifford Chance advised NWS Holdings Limited (NWS) on its acquisition of a 40% stake in Goshawk Aviation for a total cash consideration of US$222.5 million. Goshawk is a joint venture with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited and Investec Bank plc which is engaged in commercial aircraft leasing. It has a portfolio of 27 aircraft which are leased to various airlines across the world.

Partner Cherry Chan who led the deal said, "We were delighted to assist NWS on yet another investment into the aviation sector. In 2013, we advised on its investment into Beijing Capital International Airport."

Cherry was supported by senior associate Paul Chan and associates Stanley Tan and Charlie Gu. Partner Simon Briscoe and associate Amanda Teoh from the Singapore office advised on issues relating to aircraft financing and leasing.

NWS is the infrastructure and service flagship of New World Development Company Limited. It operates businesses in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Macau. Its infrastructure portfolio includes roads, energy, water and ports & logistics projects and its services are comprised of facilities management, construction & transport and strategic investments.