The scope for growth within the aviation and aerospace sector knows no bounds, driven by global connectivity, technological advancements and emerging markets – all underpinned by growing efforts to decarbonise the industry.
Always abreast of trends within the industry, as well as the risks and challenges that come with them, our 40 years of experience within the aviation and aerospace sector has nurtured a world class reputation and tier 1 practice that spans the firm’s entire international network.
Thanks to our wide-ranging and specialist expertise, our lawyers offer key stakeholders a full in sector service, including asset finance and leasing, capital markets, restructuring and insolvency, corporate, regulatory and competition, tax and dispute resolution.
What propels our service beyond that of our competitors is our active involvement in making impactful changes to the industry at a global level – we are the principal advisors to the Aviation Working Group (“AWG”) and the prime choice for legal advice focussing on sustainability within the sector. Our cross-sector expertise that encompasses energy and other areas of transport gives us the edge when handling matters that involve the decarbonisation of the industry, alternative fuels and emissions reduction.
Looking beyond the traditional aviation scene, our aerospace practice is growing exponentially and our niche expertise in financing within the space sector puts us in great demand as clients seek out the very best in aerospace legal advice.
Whilst synergies between the aviation and aerospace sectors naturally exist, with many stakeholders firmly involved in both, there are unique differences that require specialist expertise focussed on one industry over the other. By curating two distinct practices, we ensure that clients receive the very best and most tailored advice and assistance to meet their needs.
Recent highlight matters we have advised on include:
- The development and launch of the Pegasus Guidelines, a first-of-its-kind framework enabling banks to independently measure and disclose their aviation lending portfolios’ emissions; and
- The historic merger of Vistara with Air India; and
- The purchase order of 100 A321neo aircraft from Airbus for Avolon.
We are also proud to have been named Law Firm of the Year at the Airline Economics European Aviation 100 Awards 2024.
