John Canning
Lawyer
John Canning is an Australian aviation and asset-finance lawyer with more than 30 years of experience working in Sydney, London, and Hong Kong. He is Special Counsel at HFW and has been recognized by Chambers as a Senior Statesperson for asset finance and leasing in Australia. [2][3]
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Career and work
Canning has worked in aviation and asset finance for more than 30 years, with experience in Sydney, London, and Hong Kong. He spent more than 23 years as a partner at King & Wood Mallesons before joining HFW as Special Counsel in Sydney. [2]
His work has included advising banks, aircraft lessors, airlines, and governments on aviation financing and leasing. He acted for lessors and banks during the restructuring of Virgin Australia and has advised on major aircraft financings involving Qantas. Chambers ranks him as a Senior Statesperson for Banking & Finance: Asset Finance & Leasing in Australia. [2][3]
What has been publicly discussed
“Part of my recovery was overcoming self-stigma before sharing my story at work.”
— John Canning [6]