Aviation

We act for operators and insurers across Australia’s multi-billion-dollar logistics and air operations businesses. Our clients range from international and domestic airports though to aircraft machinery and equipment manufacturers.

Our corporate legal services team advise on the purchase, sale and leasing of aircraft, as well as the financial and ferry arrangements associated with these transactions. Our team are well equipped to provide a broad range of services specific to the aviation industry – including contractual advice, reviews and drafting, preparation aviation specific policies and procedures, partnership structures and joint ventures.

In relation to personal injury and property damage, we advise in defence of both dependency and personal injury claims following fatalities or injuries to passengers and third parties. This includes incidents arising from charter operations, regular passenger transport, parachuting and adventure flights and instructional flights.

We have also acted for insurers of major and regional airports in defence of property damage and business loss claims across a wide range of matters, including from Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer workmanship, pilot or operator negligence and licensed or unlicensed aerodrome liabilities.

Where required, our dispute resolution and litigation team are experienced managing major transport litigation and complex multi-jurisdictional claims for aviation operators – including for logistics and heavy transport companies, airports, aviation support services and their insurers.

Beyond technical expertise, our team use their understanding of how aviation support services operate to assist in reducing exposure and avoiding aviation risks. We work collaboratively with you to ensure you receive the best commercial outcomes, with minimal insurance risk.

We are actively involved in the aviation industry and either hold memberships or contribute with speaking engagements to the aviation community. Our publication – Australian Carriers’ Liability Guide is the first of its kind and provides carriers, passengers, owners, operators, pilots, insurers and brokers with a practical guide to Australian carriers’ liability laws.