Aviation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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Provided by Allens
Allens occupies a unique position in the Australian legal market as it is the only firm to advise all five major Australian airports (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Launceston). This has allowed our team to build an unrivalled knowledge of airport businesses and the specific issues associated with the aviation industry. We understand the commercial and operational drivers that impact airports and can advise across our clients' businesses. From corporate governance matters to major renegotiations with international airlines, we don’t provide advice in a vacuum.
We continue to play a leading role in major financings across the aviation sector, including commercial, defence, private and government as well as in relation to emerging technologies like satellites and drones. We are pioneers in working alongside government, banks and corporates to develop and implement innovative funding models for aircraft and we're breaking new ground through our work on drone financing. We are also regarded as the leading financiers for aviation infrastructure, including airports.
Our team handle all aspects of the asset lifecycle of an airport. For example, we have advised Sydney Airport on discussions with the Commonwealth Government over the right to build, own and operate a second Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport in relation to their commercial airline arrangements and airport developments.
Chambers Review
Allens is sought after by Australia's major international airports for its expertise in negotiating air service agreements, as well as terminal services and facilities agreements with airlines. The aviation team also advises on airline lease agreements, aviation-sector procurement and construction issues. The firm possesses additional strengths in infrastructure access, employment law and competition law.
Kip Fitzsimon is practice head and a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Allens advised Melbourne Airport on its construction contracts for the early works and the main works packages for upgrades to the security screening infrastructure at Terminal 1.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allens are responsive, technically brilliant and very strategic, but also very pragmatic."
"Allens are responsive, technically brilliant and very strategic, but also very pragmatic."