Private Aircraft | High Net Worth

The private aircraft team at EY is engaged in prominent cross-border transactional work for institutional clients across industries, regularly assisting with sales, purchases and significant financing agreements for acquisition and refits of high-end aircrafts.

Holland & Knight is notable for the international reach of its aviation practice, which has lawyers based in multiple locations including Florida, New York, Virginia and London. The team handles high-value transactional matters and financings, for jet owners and financing banks.

"WFW has lawyers with excellent expertise and experience in business jet financing. For international clients, these type of transactions are heavily structured and complex. This is a niche activity and WFW has a few lawyers with the relevant expertise. They have comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the sector, allowing an excellent level of understanding and services provided."

The well-respected team at Withers moved over from another international law firm in early 2022. The group, based out of Hong Kong, advises ultra-wealthy clients on major jet transactions and is also able to assist with contentious matters.

Aerlex Law is a boutique aviation law firm based in Los Angeles. The team advises on aircraft ownership and management matters, and can also represent clients in related disputes. The firm is particularly well known for its work with entertainment industry clients.

Katten's aviation practice advises a wide range of clients, including ultra-wealthy individuals and families, on purchases, sales, financings and other complex aircraft matters.

"When it comes to being leaders in the Asia market, Stephenson Harwood are the go-to law firm. They regularly advise on ground-breaking transactions which are innovative in Asia. They are deep experts in their field, with a particularly strong China focus."