Morgan Lewis Strengthens Aviation Finance Capabilities with Addition of Mehtap Cevher Conti in New York

NEW YORK, January 20, 2026: Morgan Lewis announced today that Mehtap Cevher Conti has joined the firm as a partner in the finance practice in New York, enhancing the firm’s global aviation finance offering. Arriving from Hogan Lovells, Mehtap advises financial institutions, aircraft operating lessors, and airlines on complex domestic and cross-border aviation financings, including leasing, secured lending, and structured financings, supporting clients across the full lifecycle of aviation assets.

“Mehtap’s arrival deepens our capabilities at the intersection of asset finance and transportation, where clients require nuanced, sector-specific counsel to navigate evolving market dynamics,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. “Her practice reflects the sophisticated, cross-border work our clients increasingly demand as they pursue complex financing strategies in a global market.”

Mehtap’s practice encompasses secured debt, export credit agency supported transactions, revolving credit facilities, finance leases, operating leases, and portfolio acquisitions. She has significant experience structuring and executing asset-backed financings for commercial and investment banks, financial institutions, aircraft operating lessors, and airlines. Mehtap also counsels clients on the purchase and financing of corporate aircraft and helicopters.

“Mehtap brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to highly structured capital arrangements, particularly in aviation,” said Marjorie Crider, leader of the firm’s finance practice. “Her experience advising on advanced financing and leasing arrangements across the capital stack will be invaluable to our clients navigating today’s evolving finance ecosystem.”

“Mehtap’s arrival meaningfully expands the depth of our US aviation finance offering and strengthens our global platform,” said Bruce Silvers, partner and a leader of the firm’s global aviation practice. “Her experience advising banks, lessors, and airlines on innovative and large-scale financing and leasing structures complements our existing capabilities and positions us to continue delivering coordinated, cross-border solutions to clients throughout the aviation industry.”

Morgan Lewis advises airlines, manufacturers, lenders, lessors, investors, and other aviation industry participants worldwide, drawing on a global platform and deep experience in cross-border aviation finance. The firm represents leading air carriers, manufacturers, and financial institutions on complex aircraft purchases, financings, and leasing transactions, and has advised more than 100 financial institutions in connection with aircraft investments across multiple jurisdictions.