Aviation
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Thailand
Band 1
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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 agreements and fraud cases. The team leverages the firm's general dispute resolution strength for aviation cases and also advises aviation companies on the sale and financing of aircraft, as well as general corporates on aircraft acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Tilleke & Gibbins continued to advise Carlyle Aviation on claiming USD10 million in damages in connection with breached aircraft lease agreements on three leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a very good understanding of the aviation financing sector, particularly in connection with local regulatory aspects."
"The team has a very good understanding of the aviation financing sector, particularly in connection with local regulatory aspects."
Notable Practitioners
John Frangos handles disputes and repossessions of aircraft and aviation finance. He has also been active on restructuring and insolvency mandates relating to the aviation sector.
"John is a good lawyer and has done a lot of work to build his contentious practice."