Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
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Band 1
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP maintains a distinguished practice with substantial expertise in all aviation regulatory matters, including service negotiations, rulemaking and certification. It is noted for its representation of international airlines, including those in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets. The firm also handles regulatory proceedings before the TSA, DOT and DOJ. It offers additional expertise in aviation-related antitrust immunity matters, aircraft safety and management regulations and aviation-related environmental regulatory issues.
Work Highlights
- Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP served as special regulatory counsel to American Airlines in hundreds of aircraft financings involving Boeing, Airbus, and Bombardier aircraft.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Pillsbury offers reliably fast turnaround and good communication."
"Pillsbury has a strong practice, a deep bench and is very efficient."
"Pillsbury's service is outstanding."
"Pillsbury offers reliably fast turnaround and good communication."
"Pillsbury has a strong practice, a deep bench and is very efficient."
"Pillsbury's service is outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Donley is a highly experienced lawyer who ably handles a wide array of regulatory cases, including antitrust immunity applications and TSA investigations.
"Charles is very knowledgeable."
"He is easy to work with and very pragmatic."
Josh Romanow advises foreign carriers on matters ranging from US market entry to competition law. He is also experienced in handling passenger-related disputes.
"Josh is knowledgeable, responsive and helpful."
Laura Jennings Ochoa is a respected attorney particularly noted for her government agency expertise. She assists airlines in regulatory challenges and petitions to the DOT.
"Laura is great."