Tag: Aviation
HSF Kramer, Oh-Ebashi steer JV and airline catering buy
Firms serve Kobe Bussan and Gourmet Kineya on their Meal Hub joint venture and airline catering business acquisition
AnJie Broad hires construction and engineering partner
AnJie Broad Law Firm hires Jessica Jiang as a partner at its Shanghai office
Linklaters designates William Liu as chair of Asia
Linklaters has appointed capital markets partner William Liu as the chair of Asia, tasking him with advancing the firm’s strategy in this region
Saga Legal adds Nishtha Kumar to New Delhi’s litigation team
Nishtha Kumar has joined Saga Legal as a partner in its litigation and dispute resolution practice, and will be based at the firm’s New Delhi office
Indonesia’s PSHP Law, Adrem Law merge to broaden services
Indonesia-based PSHP Law and Adrem Law Firm have announced a strategic merger, effective 8 January 2026
Walkers, A&O fuel Philippine Airlines’ jet engine financing
Walkers and A&O Shearman advised on PAL’s lease of a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine, its first ECA-backed deal in 12 years
HFW opens in Brisbane, lifts Australia’s construction talent
HFW opens Brisbane office under Christopher Rowden, boosting its construction and infrastructure practice
Rajah & Tann Singapore lifts banking, aviation practices
Rajah & Tann Singapore hires Michelle Zheng to boost banking and aviation practices
AllBright and Hai Run steer Zijin Mining’s RMB5.91bn buy
AllBright and Hai Run advise Zijin Mining on RMB5.91b stake in Jinsha Molybdenum, Asia’s largest molybdenum mine
Flight protections need legal upgrade
Aviation attorney writes that India needs a dedicated law to protect the rights of passengers facing flight disruption
Firms chart course on USD7.4bn Air Lease Corp buyout
Sumitomo, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo and Brookfield are acquiring Air Lease Corporation in a USD7.4 billion deal
Piyush Gupta to lead Etihad Airways as head counsel
Piyush Gupta joins Etihad Airways as head counsel in Abu Dhabi, bringing 20+ years of sector experience
Landmark ruling orders AAI to pay Aer Lingus INR10m in costs
Bombay City Civil Court's 3 January 2025 ruling in Airports Authority of India v Aer Lingus Ltd has significantly shaped aviation law and liabilities
Liability for damages in pet air transportation
As demand for pet air transportation rises with societal and economic development, related disputes are increasing
Rajah & Tann steers Vietjet’s USD8bn deal in aviation rebound
Vietjet has secured an $8 billion deal for 400 LEAP-1B engines, signaling aviation's recovery in Southeast Asia
Eight firms help Cirrus Aircraft’s HKD1.5bn listing take off
Cirrus Aircraft’s USD193 million debut on the HKEX, the second largest IPO in Hong Kong this year to date, received legal advice from eight firms
Advantages of arbitration in aviation dispute resolution
The BAC has accepted many disputes involving international aviation treaties
Amendments to Aircraft Rules boost safety, security
The government has amended the Aircraft Rules (1937) in a significant step towards enhancing safety, security and ease of doing business in the aviation sector
Rajah & Tann names Paul Ng to advance aviation expertise
Rajah & Tann has appointed industry expert Paul Ng as a partner to head the firm’s aviation practice in Singapore
HFW’s Singapore aviation lawyer to land at Clyde & Co
Singapore-based aviation claims and insurance specialist Terence Liew is set to join Clyde & Co as a global aviation practice partner after 11 years, including four as a partner, at Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW)
HFW welcomes return of aviation specialist
Clyde & Co’s head of aviation practice and Hong Kong-based partner Peter Coles has left the firm after more than four years to return to Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) as a partner
In-house Counsel Awards 2023 revealed
After extensive market research, we unveil the winners of the In-house Counsel Awards 2023
Former White & Case asset finance team lead?WFW Tokyo
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) opens its sixth Asian office in Tokyo?after securing approval from the Japan Bar Association and the Ministry of Justice?to operate as a gaikokuho kyodo jigyo horitsu jimusho
Court grounds dispute brought by Frankfinn Aviation
In the recent case of Frankfinn Aviation Services Pvt Ltd v Tata Sia Airlines Ltd, an interim injunction was filed against TATA Sia Airline (the defendant) by Frankfinn Aviation Services (plaintiff) in the Delhi High Court
Fangda Partners beefs up biopharmacy, aircraft leasing practices
Fangda Partners has hired Shanghai-based Henry He and Guangzhou-based Judy Tan as partners to grow the firm’s biopharmaceutical and aircraft leasing business
Lee & Ko aviation specialist transfers to Yoon & Yang
After spending 27 years at South Korean firm Lee & Ko, aviation expert Helen Sohn has moved to Yoon & Yang as a partner in the corporate advisory and finance practice groups in Seoul
Tips for safely navigating international air services disputes
The special clause for institutional arbitration between the parties should prevail over the general clause in the Master Agreement
Bird & Bird flies higher with new aviation partner?in Singapore?
Aircraft leasing and financing specialist Niel Liebenberg has left his role as general counsel at China Aircraft Leasing Company to join Bird & Bird as a partner in its aviation team in Singapore
Mishcon lands aviation lawyer in Singapore
Mishcon de Reya has beefed up its transactional team in Singapore with the addition of aviation lawyer Ethan Tan as a partner
Arbitration case study of aviation tech dispute
In this case, the claimant company specialises in aviation-related technology and the respondent supplies general technical service











































































