Private Aircraft
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Global-wide
Band 1
About
Provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Holland & Knight represents high net worth individuals and private and public companies in private aircraft transactions including, but not limited to:
- purchase, sale and finance (and lease finance) of private and commercial aircraft, including the structuring of the acquisition and ownership structure;
- corporate and financing transactions;
- disposition of special assets, including numerous kinds of aircraft;
- aircraft operations, including the optimization of liability protection;
- aviation insurance coverage matters;
- regulatory issues affecting private aircraft including regulatory requirements regarding cost sharing;
- fractional share transactions;
- negotiation of management and charter agreements
Chambers Review
Holland & Knight is notable for the international reach of its aviation practice, which has lawyers based in multiple locations including Florida, New York, Virginia and London. The team handles high-value transactional matters and financings for jet owners and financing banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Holland & Knight are well respected in this area."
"Holland & Knight are plugged into the aircraft needs from a legal and tax perspective."
"Holland & Knight are well respected in this area."
"Holland & Knight are plugged into the aircraft needs from a legal and tax perspective."
Notable Practitioners
Juan Carlos Ferrer in Miami advises a wide range of clients on jet transactions, including major financial institutions. He is well regarded in the market as an expert on aircraft financing.
John Hoover in Virigina is an expert in aviation tax matters, including transactional matters and tax controversies.
"John is one of the best tax attorneys."
Robert Ricketts advises large institutional clients with a broad practice including leasing, purchase, sale and financing deals.
"Robert has a lot of experience."
Giles Cornwall is a well-regarded aviation practitioner with broad transactional experience. He advises on sale and purchases as well as leasing agreements across the UK and the US.
"Giles is very good."
"Giles is excellent."
Ranked Individuals at
Holland & Knight LLP
Global-wide
Members
Provided by Holland & Knight LLP
Audrey Sung
Barton Morrison
Jonathan Epstein
Libby Bloxom
Mary Gong
Industries
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