Aviation | Asia-Pacific

A&O Shearman has solid experience advising Thai and international airlines, lessors, banks and export credit agencies on aviation finance and lease deals, as well as aircraft repossessions and redeliveries. The practice acts in tandem with its capital markets team to assist clients with debt issuances in the aviation sector. It also has experience advising clients on the development of aviation infrastructure projects and insolvencies in this sector. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Baker McKenzie is a full-service firm which draws on its extensive team of banking, dispute resolution and projects lawyers to handle aviation matters in Thailand. It represents a broad spectrum of airlines, aircraft manufacturers and lessors in leasing and novation deals, as well as litigation and rehabilitation proceedings. The team also advises on aviation infrastructure mandates and insurance claims.

Chandler MHM has a well-regarded aviation practice assisting clients with aircraft and helicopter financing and insolvencies involving airlines. Clients of the firm include lessors, helicopter operators and lenders, and the practice often deals with lease deals and sale and purchase agreements. Clients include Shannon Engine Support, Arthel FZE and TUI Airlines.

Tilleke & Gibbins has a solid track record on aircraft repossessions and aviation disputes, including in relation to breach of lease agreement and fraud cases. The team leverages the firm's general dispute resolution strength for aviation cases and also advises aviation companies on the sale and financing of aircraft, as well as general corporates on aircraft acquisitions. Carlyle Aviation and Pacific Air Holdings are key clients of the team.