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DMD Advocates

Aviation

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DMD Advocates

Rankings

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Aviation - India

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DMD Advocates' team has experience advising domestic and international airlines on the sale and lease of aircraft. The team also advises airlines on establishing operations in India and on lease restructuring.

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Work Highlights

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  • DMD represented Kosi Aviation and filed a petition before the Delhi High Court challenging the validity of reassessment proceedings issued by the Revenue Department.

Strengths

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  • DMD's advice is always technically and commercially sound. Efficient and prompt, they understand the industry well and are able to deliver consistent and reliable legal support.

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  • The team’s strengths are their subject matter expertise and knowledge of aviation rules.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ayesha Rai
    Ayesha Rai

    Ayesha Rai

    Ayesha Rai offers notable expertise in aviation mandates. Her practice has a focus on aircraft sales and leasing mandates, where she acts for both domestic and international clientele.

    • Ayesha is super knowledgeable on aircraft-related deals. She has done hundreds of related deals, she's got the experience. She can articulate her arguments well and is able to convince the other side.

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    • She understands the sector well and is a huge asset to any deal team.

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  • Vihang Virkar
    Vihang Virkar

    Vihang Virkar

    Vihang Virkar represents a range of clients, such as airlines and lessors, in financing, leasing, aircraft repossessions and regulatory issues in India. He is based in the firm's Mumbai office.

    • Vihang is able to consistently offer excellent and commercially sound legal advice.

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    • Vihang demonstrates a high level of industry knowledge and has past experience in aircraft contracts.

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