Ranking tables
Aviation | Asia-Pacific
Australia
Rankings overview for Departments
MinterEllison 8 Years Ranked- Clayton Utz
- HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
- Norton White
- Richard DavisHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
- Andrew Leece Clayton Utz8 Years Ranked
- Ben MartinNorton White
Alan Polivnick Watson Farley & Williams11 Years Ranked
Beverley Newbold MinterEllison14 Years Ranked
Gavin Douglas Mills Oakley8 Years Ranked
James Kendal Clayton Utz7 Years Ranked- Thomas Young K&L Gates6 Years Ranked
- Jayne HeatleyHWL Ebsworth Lawyers
- Mark MackrellNorton White
- Nick HumphreyNorton White
- Rebecca JohnstonJohnston Law
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 MinterEllisonAviation2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedMinterEllison is noted for its broad aviation skill set acting for a diverse range of clients, including airlines, airports, safety regulators and aviation industry service providers. The firm is regularly instructed on a variety of mandates, including aircraft operating leases, air safety regulation and enforcement, drone regulation and the establishment of new international commercial flight routes. The team is also experienced with aviation liability matters, as well as advising on employment issues in the aviation sector.
Band 2

2 AllensAviation2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedAllens is sought after by Australia's major international airports for its expertise in negotiating air service agreements, as well as terminal services and facilities agreements with airlines. The aviation team also advises on airline lease agreements, aviation-sector procurement and construction issues. The firm possesses additional strengths in infrastructure access, employment law and competition law.

2 K&L GatesAviation2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedK&L Gates handles a broad array of aviation sector work, advising on aerospace VC investments, regulatory issues relating to drones and liquor licensing and duty free regulations for airports. The team is also able to handle construction matters for airport clients.