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Paul Jebely

Paul Jebely

High Net Worth 2025

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Aircraft

Global-wide

10 years ranked

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1 In-depth overview

About

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Qualified to practice law in the US, England and Canada, Paul is widely considered to be the preeminent private aviation attorney in the world focused exclusively representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals, heads of state and corporations. Known for his exceptional strategic legal and commercial acumen, he has cultivated a sterling reputation that extends across continents. Of note, he has advised clients holding total combined private wealth of over $1 trillion and has closed aviation deals worth nearly $24 billion.

Paul and his team have consistently demonstrated a mastery over the complexities of buying, selling, financing, leasing, owning, and operating private jets, and resolving any related disputes that may arise. Paul remains the first call for many multi-billionaires and their teams around the world seeking an attorney who knows his way through a dispute as well as he does around a deal table.

The Financial Times most recently noted Paul as “[t]op private jet lawyer” and the most recently published client feedback from prestigious independent research firm Chambers & Partners has described him as “…the Top Gun for ultra-high net worth aircraft owners”, and “…the billionaire whisperer”.

He has received numerous awards and rankings including “Private Wealth Lawyer of the Year”, “Private Aviation & Yacht Lawyer of the Year”, “Aviation Trailblazer of the Year” and has been ranked Band 1 for Chambers & Partners HNW – Private Aircraft (Global) since the inception of the ranking in 2015. He is the contributing editor for an annual 1,200+ page Aviation Finance & Leasing Global Practice Guide. His expertise has been featured in leading publications such as The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Robb Report and Forbes.

Helping to set the standard for what it means to serve the world’s most discerning clients, Paul also often serves as a wider strategic advisor and trusted partner to clients who return to him repeatedly for his skill and discretion on matters far beyond private aviation.

Paul is also the founder and present Chairperson of The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (The Hague CAA).

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Private Aircraft - Global-wide

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Paul Jebely is a partner at Sterlington. Jebely is widely regarded as a key figure in the aviation industry for his work with ultra high net worth and business clients on private jet deals.

Strengths

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  • He is a commercially driven lawyer there to find solutions on complex cross-border aircraft transactions. Because of the number of deals he does, he knows the nuances of all sorts of industry issues.

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  • The depth and breadth of his knowledge is encyclopedic. His general understanding of the sector, ability to piece things together and absolute speed of response are very impressive.

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  • He is a highly motivated, ambitious and commercial lawyer. He is extremely loyal and dedicated to his clients, and he will negotiate very tough for them. He is also a great advocate for the industry.

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