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BD&P offers advice on all aspects of aerospace, from daily operations to intricate finance and leasing arrangements. The team understands the complexities and challenges clients face in the industry and has the experience in a range of aviation matters to achieve client's goals.
BD&P works with aerospace players across the industry including airlines, manufacturers, and purchasers. They also work with lessors, lessees, banks, charter companies and corporate aircraft owners and operators.
Alongside advising on the purchase, sale and financing of aircraft and aircraft hangers, they also help with:
- Commercialization, construction and financing of airport facilities
- Enforcement of security on aircraft
- Regulatory and compliance matters
- Environmental issues
- Airline operations
- Domestic, cross-border and sales tax issues
- Operating leases
- Debt financing
The team's practice areas in aviation span financing, business law, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory, environmental, and tax.
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Colby Dewart
Colby Dewart is a well-established Calgary-based lawyer with a strong practice focus on aviation. He routinely advises clients on the acquisition, leasing and financing of aircraft.
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