V&E logo


 
Home > Lawyers > Terry A. Yates

Terry A. Yates

Experience     |     Education     |     Recognition     |     Activities      |     Publications

Yates, Terry A.

Biography
Terry's finance practice focuses on secured lending, syndicated bank finance, and asset-based finance, including receivables securitizations and secured transactions under Article 8 and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. He represents borrowers, administrative agents for syndicated bank groups, placement agents and indenture trustees.


Representative Experience
View All
  • Represented a major U.S. and international air carrier and certain subsidiaries, as borrowers, in a multi-tranche $565 million loan by a syndicate of U.S. and foreign banks, secured by aircraft, engines, landing slots (with a landing slot trust), international routes, and capital stock of certain subsidiaries
  • Represented a major U.S. and international air carrier in connection with a syndicated bank financing secured by Rolls Royce RB211-535E4 engines
  • Represented a major U.S. and international air carrier in syndicated bank financings to fund $360 million pre-delivery payments to aircraft manufacturer, secured by the carrier's rights under its agreements with the manufacturer
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Education and Professional Background
  • University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with high honors, 1972 (Chancellors)
  • Rice University, B.A. cum laude, 1967 (Phi Beta Kappa)
  • Admitted to practice: Texas, 1972
Professional Recognition
  • The Best Lawyers in America® in structured finance law, 2010 - 2011
Activities and Affiliations
  • Member: Legal Opinions Committee, Business Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Publications and Presentations
  • "Revised Articles 8 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (Securities and Other Investment Property)," Texas Journal of Business Law (co-author) 


<< Back to Top

Site Map    Contact Us    Extranet    Disclaimer & Legal Notice     ©1999-2012 Vinson & Elkins LLP

Full Biography
Print Page

Terry A. Yates
Partner
First City Tower
1001 Fannin Street
Suite 2500
Houston, TX 77002-6760

Tel  +1.713.758.2110
Fax  +1.713.615.5519
tyates@velaw.com

Industries/Practices
Aviation and Airlines

Energy

Structured Finance