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.
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Key Contacts
Patrick J. Brennan KCPartner
Ian C. MichaelPartner

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.

Key Contacts

Patrick J. Brennan KC, Partner
Calgary  •   403.298.3433  •   brennanp@bennettjones.com
Ian C. Michael, Partner
Toronto  •   416.777.5778  •   michaeli@bennettjones.com