Aviation

AVIATION LAWYERS

Our Aviation practice provides a full range of legal services to the aviation industry from passenger and cargo claims, employment matters (with the assistance of our Corporate & Commercial Employment lawyers), asset leasing and finance to aircraft sale and purchase deals.

Whether as court advocates or legal consultants, our specialist aviation lawyers have a wealth of exposure in handling complex aviation disputes as they arise, the provision of sound commercial advice and drafting of agreements and other documentation with the aim of avoiding ambiguity in order to prevent future disputes. We also provide alternative dispute resolution solutions and aggressive litigation in the courts when necessary.

We act on behalf of numerous foreign law firms that specialize in Aviation with regard to their UAE litigation and local law requirements. We also receive instructions from specialist aviation underwriters. Our close contacts with governmental and regulatory authorities in the UAE enable us to liaise directly with these agencies when required.

We are experienced in air freight cases.

The aviation sector is becoming increasingly important to the UAE economy. The UAE is strategically located and this helps enhancing the growth of this sector. The UAE airports have become a regional hub linking the globe and most of the world’s populations come across the UAE airports.

The regional aviation growth has helped in the growth of UAE foreign trade. The UAE has become a key trade hub for re-export among various countries, through air freight operations of the national carriers. This growth has brought investments in many contracts associated with this sector.

On other hand, the UAE is a key market and remarkable aviation hub with high growth potential. This makes the major aviation international companies compete to offer their products and services and sign various multi-billion dollar agreements.

The specialties of KLF include, but not limited to:

  • Regulation and registration of aircraft ownership contracts
  • Charters, mortgage and insurance agreements
  • Air transport agreements
  • Legal proceedings
  • Legal consultancy

Our advice: the aviation investment contracts and related services require proper legal expertise to draft such contracts in a manner that protects rights. Hence, it is essential to seek legal advice from experts and professionals.

Our lawyers
for this sector

Ahmed Kashwani

Managing Director

Hassan Kashwani

Senior Partner

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