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Business and Private Aviation

From the small, single engine Cessna to the multi-million dollar private jet , our lawyers have years of experience in handling all aspects of any legal transaction. Our lawyers are recognised internationally for their commercial and pro-active approach and we will project manage an entire transaction from first commitment at letter of intent stage through to registration and delivery of the aircraft.  We are at the forefront of the business and private jet industry and our lawyers work with both industry and trade bodies to ensure we have an in-depth understanding of issues affecting the aviation industry.

We represent a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, leasing and companies, operators and management companies, lenders, MROs and aircraft owners in the following areas:

  • Purchases and sales
  • Asset protection
  • Registration of an aircraft
  • Tax considerations – international corporate structures for ownership and security
  • Aircraft finance and security
  • Pre-purchase inspections
  • Delivery and perfection of security
  • Charter and lease transactions – management and operation
  • Aircraft maintenance and support agreements
  • Fractional and shared ownership contracts and disputes
  • Warranty and liability claims
  • Insurance
  • Aircraft repossession

 

All of our lawyers specialise in aviation law. The combination of expertise across all areas of aviation law ensures that we are constantly ahead of issues affecting the aviation industry.  We give regular in house seminars and our lawyers are well regarded internationally for their insight and knowledge of the industry. Many of our lawyers participate in working groups and committees aimed at improving safety and education in the aviation industry. We are active members of trade organisations such as NBAA, EBAA and MEBAA. Please see the publications section for relevant articles and publications.