Aviation - Australia
What the team is known for
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers advises airlines and airport clients on commercial and regulatory matters related to their domestic and international operations. The aviation team has experience advising on the establishment of new commercial routes for international airlines, airport expansion matters, airline asset acquisitions and in assisting clients with securing regulatory approvals. The law firm offers a comprehensive aviation liability practice, which extends to advising major commercial airlines on insurance matters and damage claims. Its notable clients include Perth Airport, Singapore Airlines and Western Sydney Airport.
Work highlights
HWL Ebsworth advised an Asian international airline on an application to Australian regulatory authorities for Foreign Air Transport AOC, International Airline Licence and other regulatory approvals.
Notable practitioners
Richard Davis has a well-established practice in commercial aviation matters. He is regularly instructed by airlines, airports and other market participants on regulatory and financial aspects of asset transactions as well as environmental and planning aspects of airport infrastructure.
Matthew Brooks acts for airlines and insurers on passenger claims as well as on various aircraft-related recovery claims.
