
Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
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Cozen O’Connor has one of the most formidable transportation groups of any major U.S. law firm with decades of experience in maritime, aviation, logistics, intermodal, and ground transport.
Cozen O’Connor’s Aviation Regulatory attorneys represent major U.S. and non-U.S. passenger and cargo airlines; airline trade associations; public charter operators; aircraft, engine and equipment manufacturers; aircraft lessors; corporate flight departments, air travel distribution companies; advanced air mobility/air taxi and uncrewed aircraft system (drone) manufacturers and operators; air/ground express delivery companies, and logistics specialists. We also advise and represent Fortune 500 companies, banks, private individuals, private equity funds, and other investors with aviation-related operations or transactions.
Our regulatory work encompasses all applicable regulatory and legal requirements, including those administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We also regularly advise aviation clients on antitrust matters, including those before the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Cozen O'Connor advised DHL Group on the sale of its 49% ownership interest in Polar Air Cargo, a US all-cargo air carrier, to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, the parent company of Atlas Air.
Strengths
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Cozen O'Connor has expertise in the aviation regulatory space, responsiveness, and creativity of legal positions/arguments.
Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory respondentUSAThe law firm is highly reliable on DOT, FAA and TSA regulatory matters, offering clear, practical guidance on everything from codeshares and designations to complex compliance issues.
Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory respondentUSAAviation is a niche industry and requires insider knowledge to both understand the regulations, the people, and how the industry works. Cozen has that knowledge.
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David Heffernan
David Heffernan is highly respected in the field, and has considerable experience advising a myriad of aviation clients. He regularly handles proceedings before the FAA and DOT. David is pragmatic, with great depth and knowledge of the sector.
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Jonathon H Foglia
Jonathon Foglia is particularly well-versed in issues including licensing, registration and advertising standards. He represents airlines and trade associations, among other industry participants. Jonathan is professional with a comprehensive business vision, combining experience and legal regulatory knowledge with a commercial vision.
Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory respondentUSAJonathan is a great lawyer and advocate.
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Patrick Rizzi
Patrick Rizzi is an experienced regulatory lawyer who acts for an impressive range of clients, including commercial airlines and UAS industry players. Pat has been instrumental in handling complex legal arguments and interpretations. His sensitivity to all persons is a true asset. He listens, provides proper feedback and can communicate complex issues in easy-to-understand terms.
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Rachel Welford
Rachel Welford advises a broad client base, including airlines, corporations and non-US carriers, on a range of regulatory and compliance matters. She has experience handling CARES Act work and obtaining authorizations from the DOT. Rachel has a deep knowledge, is very practical from business perspective, responsive and available.
Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory respondentUSA
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David Heffernan
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Jonathon H Foglia
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Patrick Rizzi
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Rachel Welford
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