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The Firm’s partners and senior lawyers are uniquely suited to lead and deliver bespoke advice on sophisticated and complex structured aircraft leasing and finance deals, hybrid instrument issuances, aviation M&A and equity transactions, often across multiple legal regulations. Domain expertise and working across practice areas makes the team adept at handling contentious matters that typically arise in aircraft security enforcement, distressed debt restructuring and airline insolvency processes, or issues pertaining to securities and general corporate laws.

We advise banks, financial institutions and airlines on regulatory issues in the aviation sector, and assist on interfacing with the Reserve Bank of India. With Mr. G. Padmanabhan (former Executive Director, RBI) on board, our lawyers and clients vastly benefit from the superior insights on regulatory concerns and sector–specific commercial and business nuances. AZB also conducts extensive policy advocacy with regulatory authorities and advises government authorities in drafting sectoral regulations.

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What the Team is Known For

AZB & Partners is a full-service law firm in India, recognised for its active aviation finance practice. It regularly advises leading global banks and lessors on a suite of aircraft financings, including restructuring deals. The team also handles litigation issues arising from financings, as well as sector-relevant insolvency proceedings. The firm also advises on airport infrastructure development. AZB & Partners has offices across India, with particularly strong aviation expertise within its Mumbai team.

Work Highlights

  • AZB & Partners advised TATA Sons on the proposed merger of TATA SIA Airlines ('Vistara') and Talace.

Strengths

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They are well versed in the industry and its legal and technical aspects. The team comprises experienced individuals who have knowledge of the industry and its complexities.

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AZB is the go-to firm for any complex and sophisticated matters relating to aviation. They are known for their business-oriented solutions for any such legal issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Anand Shah
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Anand Shah
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Anand Shah is a partner based in the firm's Mumbai office. He regularly advises key domestic and international names on aviation matters, such as aircraft leasing and repossession.

Anand is a fantastic lawyer combining legal and commercial understanding with a very responsive attitude.

Anand is one of the foremost aviation finance lawyers in India.

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Rishiraj Baruah
Rishiraj Baruah
Associates to watch
Rishiraj Baruah is a senior associate in AZB & Partners' Mumbai office, noted among sources for his significant expertise in relation to aircraft finance and airline insolvencies.
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Anand Shah
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Anand Shah
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Rishiraj Baruah
Rishiraj Baruah
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