Alain acts predominantly in the field of asset finance (ships, corporate jets, industrial equipment, rolling stock), project finance, tax leasing, export credits, acquisition finance, securitisation and commodities financing.
He has extensive experience advising banks and other financing institutions, leasing companies, sponsors and operators.
A significant part of Alain’s practice involves the structuring of complex tax-based leasing structures. He has spearheaded the development of these types of products in the French legal market.
In addition to his banking and finance expertise, Alain covers all aspects of the transportation industry including regulatory, acquisitions and restructurings.
Alain is lauded by clients for being "very business-oriented, trying to find solutions when problems occur." Chambers Global 2015.
Alain speaks English and French and is a member of the Paris, New York and Manitoba (Canada) bars.
He has also contributed to the fourth edition of the leading ship finance industry handbook, Shipping Finance.
Alain Gautron has a respected shipping finance practice and is highly regarded for his expertise in French tax lease financing. He represents banks, cruise lines and shipowners. Clients commend his "deep knowledge of the sector, the market players and their needs."
Chambers Europe 2021