Transportation: Aviation
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Bennett Jones is a prominent Calgary-headquartered law firm with an acclaimed group of financing lawyers who are praised for their deep technical understanding of the aviation industry. The team is renowned for its advice to Canadian airlines and service providers on aircraft purchases and sales, leasing, financing and debt restructuring matters. It has notable experience representing aviation infrastructure consortiums in matters relating to fuel facilities, including project development and finance. The firm is further active in related disputes, as well as providing regulatory advice. It is a popular choice among financial institutions and leasing companies.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones assisted Cygnet Aviation Academy with all aspects relating to the establishment of its flight school.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are exceptionally informed and I believe their team is the best in the business."
"Due to the team's experience and knowledge of our business, they have been able to promptly deliver great value."
"Their knowledge is unparalleled. The team delivers under tight timelines and provides high-quality work products."
"Bennett Jones are very responsive to all enquiries. We are treated with urgency of response and a high level of service."
"I would rate them highly on commerciality and they are also very pragmatic."
"They are exceptionally informed and I believe their team is the best in the business."
"Due to the team's experience and knowledge of our business, they have been able to promptly deliver great value."
"Their knowledge is unparalleled. The team delivers under tight timelines and provides high-quality work products."
"Bennett Jones are very responsive to all enquiries. We are treated with urgency of response and a high level of service."
"I would rate them highly on commerciality and they are also very pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Brennan advises airlines, aircraft manufacturers and lenders across the full spectrum of aviation finance matters. He co-heads the firm's banking and secured transactions practice from Calgary.
"Patrick Brennan is an expert in his field. We highly value his knowledge and expertise, and we appreciate how practical he is as well. He keeps his clients in mind when designing solutions."
"He is a highly skilled and pragmatic lawyer and he is very in tune with our business."
"Pat is a very experienced aviation and financing counsel. His expertise, commercial sense and lovely personality made for a great experience."
"Our business has benefited from Pat's long-standing leadership."
Ian Michael is known for his strong expertise in aviation infrastructure-related matters. He regularly serves on aviation financing matters.
"Ian Michael is an excellent multidisciplinary lawyer with a business sense and an ability to move projects forward."
"Ian's contributions add significant value."
Noriko Shimura has notable expertise in handling aviation transactions for both lenders and borrowers. She regularly manages complex leasing work and acquisition financings.
"Noriko Shimura works extremely hard to maintain a high level of service."
"Noriko has been a long-standing adviser to our business."
Taylor Davis is an increasingly prominent Calgary-based associate who is notably skilled in the field of aviation finance. He is particularly experienced in the negotiation of aircraft and spare engine lease agreements.
"Taylor Davis explains complex matters easily, he is very responsive, and he produces quality work under tight timelines. His client service is top notch."
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Bennett Jones LLP
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