About
Provided by Stek
Stek advises on a wide range of matters in the aviation sector, from multi-jurisdictional transactions concerning the leasing, acquisition, sale, and financing of a variety of aircraft types (commercial aircraft, business jets and helicopters) to the acquisition, sale and joint ventures of airlines and other companies in the aviation industry. Clients include aircraft leasing companies, financiers and operators. Stek frequently works with other law firms, both as lead counsel and co-counsel. The firm assists a variety of airlines on competition, regulatory and litigation matters, including passenger rights claims. In addition Stek is closely involved in the activities of Rekkof/NG Aircraft, which is working on the restart of the production of Next Generation Fokker aircraft.
Chambers Review
Stek is one of the top firms in the Netherlands for the purchase or leasing of aircraft, as well as the production of new aircraft and the operation of historic aircraft. The team advises lenders on aviation financing mandates. The law firm also assists clients from the aviation industry with competition matters, including disputes over tariffs, state aid advice and defence in cartel proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Advised Aircastle on the lease of 15 Embraer aircraft to KLM.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
A client describes the team as "attentive" and praises the lawyers for their "expertise and knowledge in the areas of aviation law and aircraft finance."
Another client reports: "Stek is our go-to firm in aviation finance and corporate matters."
A client describes the team as "attentive" and praises the lawyers for their "expertise and knowledge in the areas of aviation law and aircraft finance."
Another client reports: "Stek is our go-to firm in aviation finance and corporate matters."
Notable Practitioners
Jeroen Timmermans is one of the standout lawyers for transactions and financing matters in the aviation sector. He is a popular choice among airlines for advice on the purchase, sale or leasing of aircraft, as well as representing lenders in financing and refinancing mandates. A client enthuses that Jeroen Timmermans is "a pleasant person to deal with," adding that "he is pragmatic and customer-focused, so he knows what his client would like to get out of it and the risk you are prepared to take."
