Aviation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 1
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MinterEllison is noted for its broad aviation skill set acting for a diverse range of clients, including airlines, airports, safety regulators and aviation industry service providers. The firm is regularly instructed on a variety of mandates, including aircraft operating leases, air safety regulation and enforcement, drone regulation and the establishment of new international commercial flight routes. The team is also experienced with aviation liability matters, as well as advising on employment issues in the aviation sector.
Work Highlights
- MinterEllison advised Qantas on authorisation of its global alliance with Emirates, assisting the client with seeking re-authorisation from the ACCC to enable the carriers to continue to coordinate air passenger and cargo transport operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"When they provide advice we know they have taken into account how our industry works and the advice is fit for purpose because we don't have to explain all that stuff to them."
"They partner well with us and are known not just to our legal team, but also key decision makers. They are considered a trusted insider by by the business."
"When they provide advice we know they have taken into account how our industry works and the advice is fit for purpose because we don't have to explain all that stuff to them."
"They partner well with us and are known not just to our legal team, but also key decision makers. They are considered a trusted insider by by the business."
Notable Practitioners
Beverley Newbold is head of the MinterEllison aviation industry group and highly rated for her expertise on commercial disputes in the aviation sector.
"She is one of the finest litigators in the country; extremely knowledgeable, extremely strategic and very user friendly."
"She's a great lawyer, both technically and with very good client interaction skills. She's very good at resourcing the team, using tech to keep costs down and producing good outcomes for clients."