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Holland & Knight LLP

Private Aircraft

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Global-wide


Holland & Knight LLP

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About

Provided by Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight represents high net worth individuals and private and public companies in private aircraft transactions including, but not limited to:

  • purchase, sale and finance (and lease finance) of private and commercial aircraft, including the structuring of the acquisition and ownership structure;
  • corporate and financing transactions;
  • disposition of special assets, including numerous kinds of aircraft; 
  • aircraft operations, including the optimization of liability protection;
  • aviation insurance coverage matters;
  • regulatory issues affecting private aircraft including regulatory requirements regarding cost sharing;
  • fractional share transactions;
  • negotiation of management and charter agreements 

Industries (1)

  • Private Client

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Private Aircraft - Global-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Holland & Knight is notable for the international reach of its aviation practice, which has lawyers based in multiple locations including Florida, New York, Washington DC and London. The team handles high-value transactional matters and financings for jet owners and financing banks.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys we worked with inspired a high level of confidence and comfort in their level of skill and competency.

    Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team were always responsive and clear in communication.

    Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth
  • In addition to being technically knowledgeable, they have a high degree of integrity.

    Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Juan Carlos Ferrer
    Band 1Juan Carlos Ferrer

    Juan Carlos Ferrer

    Juan Carlos Ferrer in Miami advises a wide range of clients on jet transactions, including major financial institutions. He is well regarded in the market as an expert on aircraft financing.
  • Band 4Giles Cornwall
    Band 4Giles Cornwall

    Giles Cornwall

    Giles Cornwall is a well-regarded aviation practitioner with broad transactional experience. He advises on sales and purchases as well as leasing agreements across the UK and the USA.

    • Giles has an incredible sense for commercial practicalities and the ability to always keep the true goal, a successful transaction, in his focus.

      Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Giles Cornwall is both highly capable and practical. I value his common-sense advice and his ability and desire to defend clients' interests to the utmost.

      Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Holland & Knight LLP (2)

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