Ranking tables
Transportation: Aviation: Finance | Canada
Nationwide - Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Ian C. Michael Bennett Jones LLP3 Years Ranked
Noriko Shimura Bennett Jones LLP4 Years Ranked- Miriam KavanaghMiriam Kavanagh Professional Corporation
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Senior Statespeople
S Patrick J Brennan
Bennett Jones LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Senior Statespeople | 11 Years RankedPatrick Brennan advises airlines, aircraft manufacturers and lenders across the full spectrum of aviation finance matters.
Band 1
1 Auriol Marasco
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedAuriol Marasco counts major airlines and leasing corporations among her base of clients. Her highly respected Toronto-based practice spans across the purchase, sale and financing of aircraft, as well as regulatory issues within the aerospace industry.
1 Jason MacIntyreBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedJason MacIntyre is highly regarded for the strength of his practice in aviation finance, which sees him act on a variety of aircraft financing and leasing matters. He is also experienced in regulatory concerns, particularly with regard to aircraft operating licences. He is based in Toronto.
Band 2
2 Andrew E C McFarlane
McMillan LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedBased in the firm's Toronto office, Andrew McFarlane operates a broad finance practice that includes an emphasis on aircraft financing. His clients include aircraft lessors and financial institutions.
2 Carlo Vairo
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedCarlo Vairo of Cassels Brock & Blackwell is an experienced aviation lawyer whose practice spans aircraft financing and leasing, as well as a host of regulatory concerns. He is a partner in the firm's Toronto office.
2 Colby Dewart
Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedColby Dewart is a well-established Calgary-based lawyer with a strong practice focus on aviation. He routinely advises clients on the acquisition, leasing and financing of aircraft.
Band 3
3 Ian C. MichaelBennett Jones LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedIan Michael is known for his strong expertise in aviation infrastructure-related matters. He regularly serves on aviation financing matters.
3 Noriko ShimuraBennett Jones LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNoriko Shimura has notable expertise in handling aviation transactions for both lenders and borrowers. She regularly manages complex leasing work and acquisition financings.
- Miriam KavanaghMiriam Kavanagh Professional Corporation | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Band 3
Up and Coming
U Taylor DavisBennett Jones LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years RankedTaylor Davis is an increasingly prominent Calgary-based lawyer who is notably skilled in the field of aviation finance. He is particularly experienced in the negotiation of aircraft and spare engine lease agreements.
Associates to watch
Eric GoneauBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedEric Goneau of Blake, Cassels & Graydon has a practice primarily focused on the aviation sector, regularly advising clients on financings and leasing matters.