Aviation

The aviation industry is evolving rapidly, bringing forth new opportunities along with complex legal challenges. As aviation services continues to grow worldwide, organisations require a dynamic and innovative advisor to help them unlock the full potential the aviation industry offers. Our Aviation practice group consists of a team of lawyers with expertise across various practice areas, delivering comprehensive and integrated solutions tailored to the aviation sector.

Key Practice Areas

Aviation Disputes
Our team has vast experience in handling aviation-related disputes through court proceedings, arbitration, and mediation. We address issues such as lease defaults, repossessions, manufacturing defects, airline passenger claims, insurance and reinsurance disputes, and aviation regulatory frameworks. With the experience that comes from representing major players, including airport operators and leading airlines, we guide you through any industry challenge—crisis planning and casualty response, as well as strategic and prompt advice on interim preservation orders and injunctions, and search and seizure orders.

Aviation Regulatory and Advisory
We provide comprehensive legal services related to regulatory compliance, policy development, and advisory. We assist clients in navigating aviation laws, regulations, and standards, advising on licensing and certification, safety and operational compliance, and environmental regulations. Additionally, we have extensive experience dealing with aviation regulators Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia.

Aviation Insolvency and Restructuring
Our practice advises on corporate insolvency and restructurings, refinancings, and managing complex high-value scheme of arrangements. Additionally, we assist with aircraft recovery, repossession strategies, and enforcement of security, providing guidance on insolvency litigation. A notable example of our work includes advising on the scheme of arrangement for AirAsia X Berhad, which involved significant debt restructuring and reduction of liabilities.

Aviation and Airport Management
Our practice offers extensive experience in aviation and airport management, including operational management, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and infrastructure development. We assist clients in managing airport facilities, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Clientele:

• Airports operators
• Airlines
• Governments and regulatory authorities
• Manufacturers
• Aircraft financiers and lessors
• Insurers and reinsurers

Our Approach

We deliver tailored solutions by integrating expertise across various legal domains, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of service and support. Our practice is uniquely positioned to address the complexities of the aviation industry and provide innovative legal strategies.