Ranking tables
Transportation: Aviation: Finance | Canada
Nationwide - Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
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Band 3
Colby Dewart Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP7 Years Ranked
Ian C. Michael Bennett Jones LLP2 Years Ranked
Noriko Shimura Bennett Jones LLP2 Years Ranked- Miriam KavanaghMiriam Kavanagh Professional Corporation
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Auriol Marasco
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2025 | Band 1 | 5 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 Patrick J Brennan
Bennett Jones LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedPatrick Brennan advises airlines, aircraft manufacturers and lenders across the full spectrum of aviation finance matters. He co-heads the firm's banking and secured transactions practice from Calgary.
Band 2
2 Andrew E C McFarlane
McMillan LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2025 | Band 2 | 8 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: Finance2025 | Band 2 | 6 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 Jason MacIntyreBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2025 | Band 2 | 8 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 3
3 Colby Dewart
Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2025 | Band 3 | 7 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.3 Ian C. MichaelBennett Jones LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2025 | Band 3 | 2 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: Finance2025 | Band 3 | 2 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: Finance2025 | Band 3
Associates to watch
Taylor DavisBennett Jones LLP | Transportation: Aviation: Finance2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedTaylor Davis is an increasingly prominent Calgary-based associate who is notably skilled in the field of aviation finance. He is particularly experienced in the negotiation of aircraft and spare engine lease agreements.