Vinson & Elkins expands aviation team

Vinson & Elkins has expanded its Aviation Finance practice with the appointment of associate Kim Dalrymple. Coming from A&L Goodbody, Dalrymple focuses on corporate, asset-backed and structured financings in the loan and capital markets, restructurings and joint ventures, and has worked on some of the most complex and innovative aircraft financings, many of which have been recognized as ‘Deals of the Year’. The appointment comes months after Vinson & Elkins expanded its Finance practice into aviation when it appointed David Berkery and Niels Jensen to co-lead the practice. “There are signs of improving financial stability as the industry recovers,” remarks