Aviation
The aviation sector continues to face a number of challenges.
Increased competition, overcapacity, security concerns, climate-related pressures and rising fuel costs coupled with the increasing consolidation of airlines have had a profound impact on the industry.
Allen & Overy’s Aviation practice has built a world-class reputation advising on many of the industry’s most significant and pivotal transactions. The team comprises leading lawyers who have a thorough understanding of the latest developments in the sector and what this means for clients domestically and internationally.
We provide global coverage to the aviation industry advising across all legal disciplines including workouts and restructurings, mergers and acquisitions (public and private), funding (equity and debt), aircraft portfolio sales and purchases, engine financings, operating leases, privatisations, sales and leasebacks, major fleet purchases, EIB backed financings, export credit backed financings, mergers and acquisitions, U.S. EXIM backed financings, cross-border tax and leveraged leases, receivables, funds and maintenance contracts. We also have aviation specialists in ancillary areas such as real estate, employment and tax who offer commercial advice tailored to the sector.
Our clients include banks, financiers, lessors, lessees, export credit agencies, airlines and manufacturers on the full range of aviation matters.
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Publications: 27 February 2024
EU sanctions and the no re-export to Russia requirements
The EU has extended the scope of its sanctions against Russia by requiring EU parties that are selling or leasing aircraft to most countries outside the EU to prohibit the re-export of those aircraft…
News: 20 December 2023
A&O advises on landmark USD625 million sustainability-linked loan for CDB Aviation
Allen & Overy LLP has advised a syndicate of banks on landmark USD625 million sustainability-linked loan transaction for CDB Aviation. This is the industry’s first major sustainability-linked…
Publications: 23 November 2023
Sustainable aviation fuel – on the ascent
As the aviation industry pins its hopes on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, Joe Clinton, Matthew Townsend, Richard Chamberlain and Ying-Peng Chin outline…
Publications: 23 November 2023
Emerging Asia powering ahead with decarbonisation agenda
Asia is at the forefront of the global challenge to balance economic development, climate adaptation and mitigation, and energy security. The region is diverse, dynamic and pragmatic, facing both the…