About
Provided by Tilleke & Gibbins
At the center of mainland Southeast Asia, Thailand is quickly becoming one of the world’s most vibrant and fastestgrowing aviation markets. Tilleke & Gibbins’ cross-disciplinary aviation team serves airlines, aircraft leasing companies, financiers, insurers, air cargo firms, and other aviation-related companies in achieving their business objectives in Thailand. With our firm’s top-ranked corporate and dispute resolution groups, combined with our multijurisdictional presence, we offer the largest global companies, as well as regional and national players in the aviation industry, a
seasoned team with trustworthy, reliable expertise in aviation matters.
Our understanding of the local business and regulatory environments, coupled with our strong relationships with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), the Department of Airports (DOA), and the Ministry of Transport (MOT), enables us to provide unparalleled support to aviation sector clients. In addition to assisting clients with aircraft transactions and financing matters, we also represent clients before regulatory bodies, courts, and arbitration tribunals.
Chambers Review
Tilleke & Gibbins has a solid track record on aircraft repossessions and aviation disputes, including in relation to breach of lease agreement and fraud cases. The team leverages the firm's general dispute resolution strength for aviation cases and also advises aviation companies on the leasing and financing of aircraft and engines, as well as general corporates on aircraft acquisitions. Carlyle Aviation and Pacific Air Holdings are key clients of the team.
Work Highlights
- Tilleke & Gibbins advised Pacific Air Holdings on its purchase of a used Cessna aircraft from a publicly listed real estate developer in Thailand.
Notable Practitioners
John Frangos handles disputes, repossessions of aircraft and aviation finance. He has also been active on restructuring and insolvency mandates relating to the aviation sector.