Aviation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : India
Band 1
About
Provided by Wadia Ghandy & Co
The Firm has a robust aviation practice that focuses on aircraft, purchase, sale, leasing and financing of aircraft/helicopters, aircraft engines and aircraft spares, protection of ownership and financiers’ rights in aircraft, enforcement of rights including repossession of aircraft and representation of our clients in insolvency proceedings against Indian airline companies.
We had the first-mover advantage since we have been involved in drafting of the first aircraft leases and related documentation as well as the first repossessions of aircraft from private airlines in India.
Our clients include owners, financiers, lessors and providers/servicers of various types of aircraft equipment/parts.
Chambers Review
Wadia Ghandy & Co is regarded by market sources as a top aviation law practice in India. Its stellar team maintains a strong focus on aviation finance, representing leading lessors and financial institutions on high-value financings, sale and leaseback deals and refinancings. It also advises clients on the repossession of aircraft and the termination of lease agreements. Wadia Ghandy & Co's aviation team primarily operates from the firm's Mumbai office.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wadia Ghandy & Co is our go-to firm for aviation in India. The team is practical and efficient."
"Wadia Ghandy & Co is our go-to firm for aviation in India. The team is practical and efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Marylou Bilawala heads the Wadia Ghandy & Co aviation law department in Mumbai. She is highly respected for representing leading lessors and banks in aviation finance deals.
"Wadia Ghandy's Marylou is held in great respect, she has been doing this work for years."
Dhruv Khanna is well regarded for his aircraft finance practice, including acting for international lessors on leasing transactions. He is a key member of Wadia Ghandy & Co's Mumbai-based aviation team.