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Mark Turnbull
Partner / London | SouthamptonMark Turnbull is a Partner in the Corporate Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and a member of the Firm’s Global Transport Practice.
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Full Bio
Mark advises financial institutions, aircraft leasing companies, airlines, MROs and aviation industry participants on commercial and corporate aviation transactions including aircraft finance and leasing, asset acquisitions and disposals, regulatory matters and commercial contracts in the aviation sector.
With an emphasis on international transactions Mark has worked with airlines and leasing companies to finance, lease and deliver both wide body and narrow body commercial aircraft, engines and parts in multiple jurisdictions within North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Australasia.
Mark’s practice is diverse and includes advising MROs and SME businesses on asset acquisition for part-out through to advising aircraft leasing companies and airlines on new aircraft acquisition and financing of multiple Boeing, Airbus and Embraer aircraft. In the commercial market, Mark regularly advises airlines and aircraft leasing companies on all aspects of their fleet management, including new aircraft deliveries, primarily through commercial debt and operating lease and sale & leaseback transactions, seasonal sub-leasing, ACMI, lease novations, engine maintenance contracts and general commercial contract advice relating to their business.
Mark advises financial institutions, leasing companies, individuals and family offices on financing and acquisition of corporate jets from shorter range aircraft to the ultra-long range aircraft and other assets, including yachts.
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Bar Admissions
Solicitor admitted to practice in England & Wales -
Education
Undergraduate- Royal Holloway University
Law School- Bournemouth University Law School
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Languages
English, French, German -
Memberships
International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT)
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Recognitions
Airline Economics 40 Under 40 list (2017)
Who's Who Aviation UK (2014 & 2015)
Chambers UK for Aviation (2015)
Legal 500 for Aviation (2015)
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SGR Publications
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Press
- Smith Gambrell’s Global Transport Practice and Attorneys Recognized by The Legal 500 UK 2026
- Smith Gambrell Russell’s Global Transport Practice and Partners Recognized Among the Best by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 UK for 2025
- Smith Gambrell Russell’s Mark Turnbull Named Recommended Advisor by Spear’s Legal Index 2024
- Smith Gambrell Russell’s Global Transport Practice and Partners Recognized Among the Best by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 UK for 2024
- Smith Gambrell Russell UK Partner Gareth Hawes Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 by Airline Economics
- Smith Gambrell Russell Further Expands UK Global Transport Practice with Hire of Aviation Finance Attorney Rachel Thomasen
- Smith Gambrell Russell UK Partner Mark Turnbull Recognized by Airline Economics as a Leading Aviation Industry Mentor of 2022
- Smith Gambrell Russell Adds UK Aviation Finance Lawyer Gemma Patterson; Further Expands Global Transport Practice
- Smith Gambrell Russell Welcomes Veteran UK Aviation Finance Lawyer Adrian Beasley
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell Represents Avolon in Sale of Portfolio of 49 Regional Jet Aircraft to Falko
- Smith, Gambrell & Russell Expands Globally; Opens New Offices in London, Southampton, Munich, and Expands New York Office