Aviation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
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AZB & Partners is a full-service law firm in India, recognised for its active aviation finance practice. It regularly advises leading global banks and lessors on a suite of aircraft financings, including restructuring deals. The team also handles litigation issues arising from financings, as well as sector-relevant insolvency proceedings. The firm also advises on airport infrastructure development. AZB & Partners has offices across India, with particularly strong aviation expertise within its Mumbai team. Credit Suisse, Air India and Vistara are key clients of the firm.
Work Highlights
- AZB & Partners advised NIIF on its investment into GMR Goa International Airport in relation to the development and operation of the MOPA airport.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"AZB has a team of strong professionals across the various facets of law including aviation regulations. The team is fully committed and delivers expertise seamlessly to the clients, which is necessary to deliver complex transactions."
"We have consistent and strong support provided to us and the team is willing to understand the commercial rationale behind the documentation and discussions to arrive at a practical solution that works for all parties."
"AZB has a team of strong professionals across the various facets of law including aviation regulations. The team is fully committed and delivers expertise seamlessly to the clients, which is necessary to deliver complex transactions."
"We have consistent and strong support provided to us and the team is willing to understand the commercial rationale behind the documentation and discussions to arrive at a practical solution that works for all parties."
Notable Practitioners
Anand Shah is a partner based in the firm's Mumbai office. He regularly advises key domestic and international names with aviation matters, such as aircraft leasing and repossession.
"Anand is a superb lawyer providing sound commercial advice."
Rishiraj Baruah is a senior associate in AZB & Partners' Mumbai office, noted among sources for his significant expertise in relation to aircraft finance and airline insolvencies.
"Rishiraj is attentive and responsive, providing an excellent service."