Aviation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : India
Band 3
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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.
Work Highlights
- DMD Advocates advised Jazeera Airways on a transaction involving the lease of two Airbus aircraft from Awas Aviation Trading Designated Activity Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are very responsive and always on the ball. The partners are commercially savvy and understand the aviation market very well."
"The firm's ability to navigate intricate legal issues with precision and efficiency is truly impressive."
"The team are very responsive and always on the ball. The partners are commercially savvy and understand the aviation market very well."
"The firm's ability to navigate intricate legal issues with precision and efficiency is truly impressive."
Notable Practitioners
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 commercially very savvy and our go-to lawyer for any complex matters involving the acquisition, leasing and financing of aviation assets."
"His high level of market knowledge helps us keep risk at a minimum in business deals."
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.
"She is very supportive and her response is fast, accurate and relevant to our business needs."
"Ayesha is a solid, detail-oriented and efficient aviation lawyer. She is cordial yet firm and excels in the negotiation of complex documents."