Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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Provided by Hogan Lovells
Hogan Lovells has one of the deepest and longest standing traditional aviation practices and is the top firm in UAS/drones. We field a fully committed team of genuine aviation specialists who advise on regulatory, aviation finance and leasing, antitrust, airline alliances and joint ventures, litigation, legislative/lobbying, M&A, and environmental matters. We help U.S. and foreign airlines, airports, joint ventures, banks, lessors, government authorities, equipment manufacturers, repair facilities, trade associations, business operators, fractional ownership providers, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS/drone) manufacturers/operators, public private partnerships, commercial space companies, and corporate and high net worth individuals navigate the challenges of the industry. We also advise clients involved at the cutting edge of innovation that is reshaping transportation and non-aviation clients that have direct interests in the sector and are affected by FAA, DOT, and other regulators.
Our clients benefit from our lawyers' experience in public service, which includes holding positions such as Chief Counsel of the FAA, Special Counsel to the Administrator of the FAA, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Transportation and to a member of the NTSB, Executive Assistant to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Civil Aeronautics Board, Senior Counsel in the Office of Legal Policy at the DOJ, and senior policy positions at the White House.
Chambers Review
Hogan Lovells has a highly acclaimed regulatory practice working with an impressive client roster comprised of airlines, airports and aviation industry manufacturers, as well as private equity firms and financial institutions. The firm has an excellent capability in acting for clients in compliance and legislation matters before government agencies. The team are frequently engaged in the technological aspects of aviation and offers an excellent unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or drone practice, particularly on behalf of entertainment and media industry clients. It also represents clients seeking regulatory approval for joint ventures in the sector.
Work Highlights
- Hogan Lovells represented Pyka in securing approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate its zero-emission automated Pelican Spray uncrewed aircraft commercially nationwide.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The quantity and quality of their bench is one of the most attractive aspects of the firm."
"The team are always detailed, expeditious and timely."
"The firm has a strong team which has deep knowledge across the various regulatory areas within aviation."
"The quantity and quality of their bench is one of the most attractive aspects of the firm."
"The team are always detailed, expeditious and timely."
"The firm has a strong team which has deep knowledge across the various regulatory areas within aviation."
Notable Practitioners
Lisa Ellman is chair of the firm's global UAS practice. In addition to her role at the firm, she also acts as executive director of the non-profit organization Commercial Drone Alliance. In private practice, she provides drone-related regulatory advice to numerous industry leaders in the technology, e-commerce and robotics sectors.
"She is well connected with the agencies, makes things happen and understands commercial aviation."
"Lisa is a tremendous asset."