Aviation

We provide strategic legal advice to airlines, lessors, financiers, and operators on aircraft procurement, financing, leasing, and regulatory matters, helping them navigate a complex and evolving aviation industry.
Key Contacts
Brennan PatrickMichael Ian
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Overview

The aircraft procurement, leasing, financing and management sector is a multi-billion dollar per year industry. Both the aircraft leasing and aircraft financing industries have significantly evolved in the past 30+ years with manufacturers, financiers, aircraft lessors, airlines and private operators constantly looking for different sources of funding and alternate finance arrangements. As the economy shifts from strong cycles to weaker cycles (and vice-versa), these aircraft industry players are in continuous discussions to find innovative, yet fiscally responsible, leasing and financing methods.

Bennett Jones' experience in aviation law is unparalleled in Canada. Our strength lies in advising clients with an understanding of their short, medium and long term business goals. We provide practical business law advice, focused on our clients' needs. We enjoy growing with our clients, through building and enhancing relationships based on trust and understanding.

We can offer strategic insight and clear counsel on issues such as asset (whether aircraft or otherwise) procurement, finance and leasing, structured finance and securitizations, airport infrastructure, general banking and finance, taxation, securities, regulatory compliance including foreign ownership restrictions and insolvency matters.

,,Bennett Jones LLP has a specialist aviation practice, which is sought after by major airlines and aircraft operators to advise on the full suite of financing, leasing, acquisition and regulatory matters.,,

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Areas of Support

Bennett Jones is one of only two Canadian law firms recognized in Band 1 for Transportation: Aviation by Chambers and Partners ranking of Canada's Leading Lawyers for Business.

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Asset/Equipment Finance & Leasing

Aircraft Procurement and Management

Aircraft Maintenance Arrangements

Taxation

Aviation Incidents & Litigation

Foreign Ownership Restrictions and Other Regulatory Matters

Repossession, Restructuring & Insolvency

Airport Infrastructure

Client Work

At the centre of market-shaping deals and high-stakes disputes, Bennett Jones delivers clarity, strategy and results. Our cross-border teams turn complexity into progress, always focused on what drives your success.

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