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Bennett Jones LLP

Transportation: Aviation

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Bennett Jones LLP

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We guide transportation clients through complex regulation and cross-border challenges to protect operations and drive growth.

Free trade, open sky arrangements, the reorganization of Canada's transportation networks and growing carrier liability issues have altered the face of the country's transportation industry. Transportation-related work is highly regulated, extremely competitive and extensively insured. Combining our knowledge of transportation law with our experience in competition policy, labour relations, environmental regulation and insurance law, we offer an integrated set of legal services to transportation regulators and industry participants.

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Transportation: Aviation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Bennett Jones is a prominent Calgary-headquartered law firm with an acclaimed group of financing lawyers who are praised for their deep technical understanding of the aviation industry. The team is renowned for its advice to Canadian airlines and service providers on aircraft purchases and sales, leasing, financing and debt restructuring matters. It has notable experience representing aviation infrastructure consortiums in matters relating to fuel facilities, including project development and finance. The firm is further active in related disputes, as well as providing regulatory advice. It is a popular choice among financial institutions and leasing companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones advised Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation on a multiyear project to build a new marine facility for the offload, storage and delivery of aviation fuel to Vancouver International Airport.

Strengths

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  • The group offers clear, concise and actionable advice, and the team is extremely knowledgeable.

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  • The firm is very detail-oriented, knowledgeable and always in a position to help.

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  • Bennett Jones understands the practical realities for aviation in Canada. We have full confidence in the firm's ability to successfully navigate complex matters.

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  • Bennett Jones is a well-aligned strategic partner with an evident genuine interest in helping our firm. They are always totally in sync with our business.

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  • Bennett Jones stands out for its breadth of expertise and geographic reach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian C. Michael
    Ian C. Michael

    Ian C. Michael

    Ian Michael is known for his strong expertise in aviation infrastructure-related matters. He regularly serves on aviation financing matters.

    • Ian is a trusted adviser with deep aviation expertise. He has a rare combination of specialised knowledge and practical, real-world experience.

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    • Ian has a passion for the aviation sector. His style is collaborative, and he has extensive experience with aviation-related law.

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    • Ian is awesome. He's great to work with and always willing to support however and whenever is needed.

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  • Noriko Shimura
    Noriko Shimura

    Noriko Shimura

    Noriko Shimura has notable expertise in handling aviation transactions for both lenders and borrowers. She regularly manages complex leasing work and acquisition financings.

    • Noriko is an excellent partner who provides a high level of service.

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  • Taylor Davis
    Taylor Davis

    Taylor Davis

    Taylor Davis is an increasingly prominent Calgary-based lawyer who is notably skilled in the field of aviation finance. He is particularly experienced in the negotiation of aircraft and spare engine lease agreements.

    • We are fortunate to have Taylor as our aviation finance counsel.

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