Fiona Henderson recognized in Airline Economics’ ‘40 under 40’ list

Fiona Henderson, a banking and finance partner at global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, has been recognized for her outstanding work and contribution to the aviation finance sector in this year’s Airline Economics’ ’40 under 40’ list of leading legal professionals.

Airline Economics’ annual, peer-nominated list celebrates the best and brightest talent in the aviation finance and leasing community, recognizing 40 standout individuals under 40 years of age.

Fiona, based in the firm’s New York office, has extensive experience advising lenders, investors, issuers, operating lessors and airlines on cross-border financing, sale and leasing transactions including deals which are ‘first ofs’ in the market and recognized as deals of the year by leading aviation finance media.

Fiona holds an MA from the University of Cambridge, graduated from New York University School of Law and was ranked in the 2024 Chambers USA Guide in the category ‘Nationwide, Transport: Aviation: Finance’.

When asked about the accolade Fiona Henderson said:

“I feel very honored to be included in Airline Economics’ ‘40 under 40’ list 2024 and I am extremely grateful to all those who took the time to nominate me. It is a pleasure to collaborate with so many gifted professionals in my role at Norton Rose Fulbright and I look forward to continuing to support our clients in the future as we work to drive further sustainability and progress in the industry.”

The firm’s aviation practice holds 10 Tier 1 rankings across the leading legal directories, Chambers and Legal 500, based on the feedback of our clients and peers and was recognised for its work on four winning deals of the year by Airline Economics at its thirteenth annual Aviation 100 Global Leaders Awards earlier this year.