Paul Jebely

Qualified to practice law in the US, England and Canada, Paul is widely considered to be world’s foremost international private aviation lawyer, focused on 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. His retained clients hold personal wealth exceeding $1 trillion, the Fortune 25-level corporations he advises post combined annual revenue over another trillion, and the aircraft transactions he has closed exceed $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 noted Paul as “[t]op private jet lawyer” and the published client feedback from Chambers has described him as “…the Top Gun for ultra-high net worth aircraft owners”, and “…the billionaire whisperer”. More recently, it also described him as “…a commercially driven lawyer there to find solutions on complex cross-border aircraft transactions”, “…extremely loyal and dedicated to his clients, and he will negotiate very tough for them”, and “…a great advocate for the industry”.

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 High Net Worth – Private Aircraft (Global-wide) since the inception of the ranking in 2015. He is the contributing editor for Chambers’ annual 1,200+ page Aviation Finance & Leasing Global Practice Guide and the co-author of the Aviation Disputes Guide. His expertise has been featured in leading publications such as The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Robb Report, Corporate Jet Investor, Wealth Management and Forbes.

He originated the widely read PJ Musings series, addressing complex, high-stakes issues facing the private aviation industry in a style that is technically rigorous and highly accessible. He also independently hosts Sea to Sky, an invitation-only summit for UHNW individuals and family offices, sponsored by leading aviation and luxury brands.

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).