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Hogan Lovells has one of the deepest and longest standing traditional aviation practices and is the top firm in UAS/drones. We field a fully committed team of genuine aviation specialists who advise on regulatory, aviation finance and leasing, antitrust, airline alliances and joint ventures, litigation, legislative/lobbying, M&A, and environmental matters. We help U.S. and foreign airlines, airports, joint ventures, banks, lessors, government authorities, equipment manufacturers, repair facilities, trade associations, business operators, fractional ownership providers, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS/drone) manufacturers/operators, public private partnerships, commercial space companies, and corporate and high net worth individuals navigate the challenges of the industry. We also advise clients involved at the cutting edge of innovation that is reshaping transportation and non-aviation clients that have direct interests in the sector and are affected by FAA, DOT, and other regulators.

Our clients benefit from our lawyers' experience in public service, which includes holding positions such as Chief Counsel of the FAA, Special Counsel to the Administrator of the FAA, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Transportation and to a member of the NTSB, Executive Assistant to the Chair and Vice Chair of the Civil Aeronautics Board, Senior Counsel in the Office of Legal Policy at the DOJ, and senior policy positions at the White House.

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What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells has a highly acclaimed regulatory practice working with an impressive client roster comprised of airlines, airports and aviation industry manufacturers, as well as private equity firms and financial institutions. The firm has an excellent capability in acting for clients in compliance and legislation matters before government agencies. The team are frequently engaged in the technological aspects of aviation and offers an excellent unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or drone practice, particularly on behalf of entertainment and media industry clients. It also represents clients seeking regulatory approval for joint ventures in the sector.

Work Highlights

  • Hogan Lovells assisted American Airlines in the securing of a slot pair to operate service between the US and Tokyo Haneda airport.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lisa Ellman
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Lisa Ellman is chair of the firm's global UAS practice. In addition to her role at the firm, she also acts as executive director of the non-profit organization Commercial Drone Alliance. In private practice, she provides drone-related regulatory advice to numerous industry leaders in the technology, e-commerce and robotics sectors.

Lisa Ellman always provides the best levels of support to our organization.

She is outstanding.

Lisa is a thought leader and a true partner to our business.

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Arjun Garg
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Arjun Garg provides clients with expert knowledge of FAA and DOT regulatory issues. Having previously worked as chief counsel and acting deputy administrator of the FAA, he calls upon deep experience in the area.

Arjun Garg is phenomenal.

Arjun is a highly skilled attorney who is an exceptional addition to the team.

We think highly of Arjun and he has all of our confidence and trust.

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Lisa Ellman
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Arjun Garg
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