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Helping the aviation sector reach new horizons

Whether you are dealing with volatile fuel costs, supply chain disruption, climate change obligations or regulatory changes, your priorities are our objectives.

At the forefront of legal developments in the aviation sector for over four decades, we are consistently ranked at the top of the legal directories.

We can help you succeed in the current and future aviation landscape, by drawing on our deep-rooted sector experience, whether it is major aviation accidents, complex commercial disputes, or through insurance, regulatory, finance or leasing advice.

Our team advises all industry stakeholders, including aircraft owners, financiers, airline operators, airports and aviation service providers. We understand sector trends, operational dynamics and commercial priorities, with many of our global team of specialist aviation lawyers having previously worked in-house at airlines or at regulators.

With offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, we offer support across all time zones, providing you with extensive global coverage along with true local and regional insight.

Key Contacts

Find your local experts
David Brotherton
Partner, Head of Aerospace
London
+44 (0)20 7264 8360
+44 (0)7976 282 601
Contact by email
Edward Spencer
Partner, Head of Aerospace Insurance & Disputes
London
+44 (0)20 7264 8314
+44 (0)7973 894 624
Contact by email

OUR EXPERIENCE IN AVIATION

All-risk insurers face aircraft lessor claim over Russia losses
Advising all risk contingent and possessed insurers on claim by aircraft lessor for alleged loss of over 100 aircraft and engines in Russia following imposition of sanctions in response to Ukraine invasion.
Multi-Jurisdiction
Aviation Commercial Dispute Resolution Commercial Litigation
Restructuring agreements relating to the long-term deferral of rent obligations
Advised an asset management company on restructuring the leases of 11 aircraft with a low-cost airline, including coordinating French restructuring advice and a successful High Court action regarding long-term rent deferral obligations.
Multi-Jurisdiction
Aviation Commercial Dispute Resolution Aviation Finance & Leasing
Aircraft Refinancing for Middle Eastern Bank
Advised a major Middle Eastern bank on refinancing two aircraft for a Middle Eastern airline, including cross-border structuring and sanctions advice.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Asset Finance Sanctions
Aircraft Refinancing for Middle Eastern Bank
Advised a major Middle Eastern bank on refinancing two aircraft for a Middle Eastern airline, including cross-border structuring and sanctions advice.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Asset Finance Sanctions
EXIM-Guaranteed Aircraft Financing via French Tax Lease Structure
Advised on EXIM-guaranteed French tax lease financing of two Boeing 787-9 aircraft involving a consortium of lenders, a national airline, and a special purpose borrower entity.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Asset Finance
Aircraft Refinancing for Middle Eastern Bank
Advised a major Middle Eastern bank on refinancing two aircraft for a Middle Eastern airline, including cross-border structuring and sanctions advice.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Asset Finance Sanctions
Islamic Financing for Middle Eastern Airline
Advised a Middle Eastern airline on a Murabaha Islamic financing led by a consortium of regional banks, including structuring and security over receivables.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Islamic Finance
Islamic Financing of Spare Aircraft Engines
Advised a Middle Eastern bank on Murabaha financing for seven spare aircraft engines via an Irish SPV leasing structure with lessee recourse, supporting a Saudi airline’s fleet expansion.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Asset Finance Islamic Finance
Aircraft Refinancing for Middle Eastern Bank
Advised a major Middle Eastern bank on refinancing two aircraft for a Middle Eastern airline, including cross-border structuring and sanctions advice.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Asset Finance Sanctions
Islamic Financing for Middle Eastern Airline
Advised a Middle Eastern airline on a Murabaha Islamic financing led by a consortium of regional banks, including structuring and security over receivables.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Islamic Finance
Islamic Financing of Spare Aircraft Engines
Advised a Middle Eastern bank on Murabaha financing for seven spare aircraft engines via an Irish SPV leasing structure with lessee recourse, supporting a Saudi airline’s fleet expansion.
Multiple Jurisdictions
Asset Finance Islamic Finance

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