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Bennett Jones LLP

Transportation: Aviation

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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 continued to act for Chorus Aviation in its aircraft-backed loan facility with the Bank of Nova Scotia, including on the implementation of the rolling security.

Strengths

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  • Bennett Jones is very focused on practical advice provided on a timely basis and its lawyers take the time to learn the business objectives of the organisation that they are dealing with.

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  • The Bennett Jones team is knowledgeable, up to date on changing perspectives from a legal standpoint and creative in its approach.

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  • Bennett Jones offers thorough analysis and an understanding of the client, which allows it to provide highly tailored advice.

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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 delight to work with. He is knowledgeable, professional and personable.

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    • Ian's knowledge, practical judgement and ability to summarise and explain complex matters efficiently and with a business-minded approach are qualities we admire.

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    • Ian Michael has exceptional knowledge of the industry. I can't say enough good things about him.

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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 excellent.

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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.

    • Taylor's response time is unmatched, he is extremely knowledgeable and provides excellent client service.

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    • Taylor Davis is great.

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