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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Transportation: Aviation

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Blakes has Canada’s largest aviation and aerospace law practice, and with it comes the expertise and experience to help our clients navigate the complex and challenging world of aviation law and regulation. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with backgrounds in the aviation industry, commercially trained pilots, and former officers and managers of various aviation businesses.

Those in the Canadian and international aviation and aerospace industries retain us because we understand their unique business, legal challenges, and the business environment and regulatory frameworks within which they operate. Blakes team members are heavily involved in the Aviation Working Group (AWG), a leading industry association comprised of most major aviation manufacturers, financial institutions and leasing companies.

Our transactional practice focuses on aircraft and engine finance, airport infrastructure, aviation/aerospace mergers and acquisitions, aviation/aerospace procurement, business and general aviation, satellite financing, and aviation bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Our regulatory and advisory practice focuses on Transport Canada and Canadian transportation certification and regulatory matters, aviation/aerospace tax, insurance, and drones. Blakes is the first Canadian law firm to build a practice focused on drones. Our lawyers have the expertise needed to advise on all issues that are likely to arise as drones increasingly become a part of everyday life.

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Transportation: Aviation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a top law firm in the aviation space that is sought out by major manufacturers, lessors and investors. The aviation and aerospace team advises on aircraft finance as well as general commercial and tax matters, restructuring and insurance relating to aviation. The firm is further recognised for its considerable rail and road expertise. Its lawyers also provide guidance on regulatory compliance and litigation matters. Clients include major financiers, as well as companies in the mining and agriculture sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon continued to advise Indigo Partners on its debtor-in-possession financing of Lynx Air.

Strengths

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  • The Blakes transportation group displays significant subject-matter expertise and keeps track of all moving parts.

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  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a top aviation firm in Canada. Market intelligence is critical in the Canadian market and Blakes delivers.

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  • The firm provides excellent client service and does a great job of collaborating with in-house counsel.

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  • The Blakes team hosts highly proficient experts in the aviation sector.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Auriol Marasco
    Band 1Auriol Marasco

    Auriol Marasco

    Auriol Marasco counts major airlines and leasing corporations among her base of clients. Her highly respected Toronto-based practice spans across the purchase, sale and financing of aircraft, as well as regulatory issues within the aerospace industry.

    • Auriol is a strong corporate and aviation lawyer with a high level of service.

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    • She is a great lawyer and experienced with Canadian aviation law.

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  • Band 1Jason MacIntyre
    Band 1Jason MacIntyre

    Jason MacIntyre

    Jason MacIntyre is highly regarded for the strength of his practice in aviation finance, which sees him act on a variety of aircraft financing and leasing matters. He is also experienced in regulatory concerns, particularly with regard to aircraft operating licences. He is based in Toronto.
    • He produces great value for his clients.

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    • Jason is an expert in aviation financing and understands complex transactions very well.

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  • Band 2Anne Drost
    Band 2Anne Drost

    Anne Drost

    Anne Drost focuses her practice on the rail industry and has represented clients in a range of matters, including commercial real estate transactions and major construction projects of rail facilities. She also often handles regulatory proceedings before the Canadian Transportation Agency.

    • Anne is a clear and concise speaker and thinker.

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  • Associates to watchEric Goneau
    Associates to watchEric Goneau

    Eric Goneau

    Eric Goneau of Blake, Cassels & Graydon has a practice primarily focused on the aviation sector, regularly advising clients on financings and leasing matters.

    • Eric provides great customer service, understands the aviation sector well and brings an overall business perspective to his work.
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