Aviation lawyers, solicitors and barristers at Keystone Law

Keystone’s aviation offering encompasses a detailed knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry derived from its lawyers’ significant experience of acting for a myriad of aviation businesses and organisations.

Our aviation law services

Our aviation lawyers have a thorough understanding of the sector and advise on aviation liabilities, air transport regulation and fleet procurement, aviation finance, as well as all relevant areas of commercial, corporate and competition law.

Who do we advise?

Our team of aviation lawyers advise clients across the full spectrum of the aviation industry and include airlines, airports, ground handlers, MROs, aircraft and engine manufacturers, leasing companies, banks and financiers, aviation insurers and brokers, tour operators, travel agents and trade associations.

Having advised many major international airlines around the world, airports, governments and aviation regulators and industry bodies such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Federation of Airline General Sales Agents (FEDAGSA), the team can offer not only expertise but also significant experience in all the areas of aviation law.

Why choose our aviation team?

A number of our aviation lawyers have gained practical experience from working directly in areas such as aviation underwriting or as in-house counsel. As a result, the team have an in-depth understanding of the industry’s challenges around the world, including those arising from how it is regulated.

Several our experts are recognised for their expertise in leading legal directories The Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

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Keystone Law aviation partner recognised in Airline Economics 40 under 40

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2 September 2024

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A small but brilliant team of very efficient, very experienced lawyers. A go-to for commercial aviation, personal injury matters and matters with international elements.

Legal 500 2025
The team are very good at what they do, particularly with their in depth knowledge of Aviation.

Legal 500 2024

Liabilities, claims and contentious matters

Acting in coverage disputes, in relation to numerous types of aviation (re)insurance policies (including Aircraft All Risks, Deductible and Spares policies) and other classes of (re)insurance policies, acting for both the London insurance and overseas insurance markets.
Drafting insurance policies and advising on insurance provisions in specific commercial arrangements.
Passenger and third-party claims for major losses
Cargo claims
Aircraft hull claims
Product liability claims
(Re)insurance coverage disputes
Air accidents and air accident investigations
Coroners’ inquests
Shareholder and partner disputes

Fleet procurement, financing and maintenance

Aircraft purchase and sale agreements
Aircraft finance, operation and leasing
Aircraft and engine finance
Engine purchase, exchange and leasing agreements
Aircraft leasing and operating agreements
Aircraft management agreements
Aircraft and engine maintenance agreements
Drafting consignment arrangements, teardown and part-out agreements

Air transport regulation and commercial

Air transport regulation
Competition law
State aid
Air carrier licensing
Crew licensing and ratings
Airport regulation
Airport slot regulation
Ground handling regulation
Air travel organisers licensing
Package holiday regulation
Code sharing
Franchising
Charter and wet lease agreements
Joint service agreements
Mergers and acquisitions
Restructuring and insolvency
General corporate law, including collaboration and other JV arrangements
Fraud and PROFiT
Offences under the Air Navigation Order and other offences

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Advised a major online travel agency seeking a worldwide accreditation to do business with a company which regulates the ticketing and payment for ticketing arrangements between airlines and their agents.
Acted for the Irish special purpose vehicle owner of an Airbus aircraft against the purchaser in the breach of an aircraft purchase agreement.
Assisted 3top Aviation Services Limited with a unique matter involving negotiations on an existing aircraft purchase from China Sonangol International Holding Limited and the relevance of force majeure in the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Acted for a pilot who infringed certain UK airspace in his Airbus helicopter and was criminally prosecuted by the CAA and also had his pilot licences revoked.
Acted for a client in a spinal injury claim against a now-defunct, well-known airline.
Acted as primary legal advisor for Channel Islands Jet Services Limited in the set-up and initial operation of a new commercial business jet aircraft fractional ownership and operation scheme to an existing AOC holder.
Advised the liquidators of its claim under an ACMI aircraft lease agreement under which City Wing leased three aircraft from Van Air Europe, a Czech company. Van Air’s permission to fly in the UK was revoked following what the Civil Aviation Authority considered was unsafe conduct in relation to a landing on the Isle of Man.
Advised on the start-up of an innovative commercial executive jet operation Surf Air with regular services between London and Europe.
Acted for Genesis Aerotech Limited in the acquisition of the business and assets of Pegasus Helicopter Group Limited for an undisclosed sum.
Acted for an Irish airline company in relation to a claim for aircraft spares against insurers.
Acted for and advised an international air cargo company in relation to a contractual dispute with an airline.
Worked on a claim that relates to payments for the crew and support services of an agent for an airline operating flights in the Middle East.
Advised on a revised regime for the economic regulation of key aviation industry sectors in the context of changes to the national aviation policy of a major overseas government (outside Europe).
Advised on a dispute with Sofia Airport regarding the imposition of new airport charges tariff
Acted for a large airline company on an equity and debt investment of US$650,000,000 from overseas institutional investors, part of which was to be structured as a joint venture between them and the institutional investors.
Provided advice to a travel agency about substantial monies owing by a multi-jurisdictional oil group in respect of airline tickets issued on behalf of airlines for international travel.
Advised a business travel specialist about IATA regulatory issues.
Advised a client on its purchase and EU importation of an E650 Legacy corporate jet.
Provided non-disclosed lead legal advice for the ultimate HNW client in the acquisition of his latest private aircraft.
Advised on escrow arrangements for the purchase of two pre-flown 737s.
Provided competition law advice on EU and UK competition law aspects of the potential sale of a large airline company
Advised on judicial review proceedings against the CAA in relation to its TAG Farnborough Airspace Change Proposal “ACP” Decision
Advised on the setting up and structuring of a new unique cross border jet procurement, ownership and chartering business model.
Acted for CFS Aeroproducts on its relationship with Babcock International and Air USA, Inc. regarding the provision of a fleet of Hawk MK67 advanced training aircraft for use within the UK MoD training programme.
Sole UK advisor for the lessee in its acquisition of a Swiss made commercial aircraft simulator for EU export.

Please note: The experience list above features work carried out by lawyers who now work at Keystone Law however this work may have been completed prior to them joining the firm.