Aviation

Introduction

We are one of the world’s leading transport practices providing an all-round service to the aviation industry. We offer our aviation industry clients the benefit of years of in-depth experience, from all sides of major transactions.

Our clients include airlines, banks and financiers, lessors, insurers, brokers, governments and regulatory bodies. We have more than 100 specialist lawyers who are active in the aviation sector worldwide.

Innovation is fundamental to the health of the aviation industry. Our advice covers all types of transaction, from the most straightforward leasing arrangement or passenger complaint to the establishment of commercial leasing funds compliant with Shariah law or complex multi-jurisdictional aircraft repossessions. We have often led the field by creating new structures or approaches.

We have been the first to act on many kinds of leases and financings and continue to create distinctive ways of addressing business challenges.

Team and market reputation

Our team of over 100 aviation sector lawyers gives us the capability to handle large and complex matters for clients. We are ranked among the top legal practices for aviation regulatory work by both Chambers and The Legal 500 directories with contentious and regulatory aviation partner Patrick Farrell receiving top tier ranking. We consistently lead the field in aviation finance, where partners Jeremy Edwards, Philip Vallance, George Paterson, Ralf Springer and Neil Poland are among the best recognised practitioners in the market.