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Holland & Knight LLP

Private Aircraft

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : 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

Band 1

Band 1


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, Virginia and London. The team handles high-value transactional matters and financings for jet owners and financing banks.

Strengths

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  • Holland & Knight have been great to work with on aircraft financing transactions. They are extremely knowledgeable in this area and have been a huge asset for us.

    Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The team are great in dealing with all sensitivities. You know they have the depth of a full-service firm.

    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.
    • Juan Carlos is extremely efficient. He has the ability to close a financing deal very quickly. He is excellent.

      Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2John Hoover
    Band 2John Hoover

    John Hoover

    John Hoover in Virigina is an expert in aviation tax matters, including transactional matters and tax controversies.
    • He is historically great in the aviation space.

      Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 4Giles Cornwall
    Band 4Giles Cornwall

    Giles Cornwall

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

    • We 100% go to Giles because he is just a deal-friendly and very responsive adviser with all the necessary skills to make a deal go through. He is my absolute favourite aviation counsel.

      Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth
    • He is very commercial, reasonably priced and the top recommendation for many clients.

      Private Aircraft respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Holland & Knight LLP (3)

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