Clifford Chance adds two partners to Global Asset Finance Group

Clifford Chance has added two partners to its London and New York teams. Oliver Hipperson, based in London, will join the partnership on 1 May and Emily DiStefano will join in New York. DiStefano is highly respected for her aircraft finance knowledge, encompassing secured lending, leasing, private equity investments and restructurings. She regularly advises major US airlines on public and private Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs) – a popular financing product used by many large carriers. DiStefano also brings significant leveraged finance expertise, having represented corporate borrowers and private equity funds in connection with large leveraged acquisitions, high-yield debt offerings,