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Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory | USA

USA - Nationwide

This table spans representation before the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB) and other federal administrative agencies. Key issues include the reauthorization of air traffic control systems and their funding, issues of congestion, global alliances, market entry, licensing matters, UAS-related matters, regulatory proceedings and regulatory elements of transactions. Firms will represent clients such as manufacturers, commercial and cargo carriers, airports, financial institutions and trade associations.

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Band 1

  1. Adams & Reese
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    Adams & Reese
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Adams & Reese LLP is recommended for its burgeoning aviation regulatory practice. The firm houses a skilled regulatory group, servicing airlines, trade associations and manufacturers. The team frequently practice before the FAA and other government agencies in all matters related to compliance, licensing and enforcement.

  2. Cozen O'Connor
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    Cozen O'Connor
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Cozen O'Connor houses a skilled regulatory group, servicing an impressive roster of aerospace manufacturers and trade associations, as well as commercial and cargo carriers. It regularly practices before the FAA, DOT and other government agencies in all matters related to compliance, licensing and rulemaking. The team is experienced in counseling a diverse range of industry stakeholders, including a number of private equity companies investing in the aviation industry. The firm's further expertise lies in advising on the regulatory elements of airline joint ventures, alliances and M&A activity, as well as in the formation of new airlines.
  3. Hogan Lovells US LLP
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    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells has a highly acclaimed regulatory practice working with an impressive client roster comprised of airlines, airports and aviation industry manufacturers, as well as private equity firms and financial institutions. The firm has an excellent capability in acting for clients in compliance and legislation matters before government agencies. The team are frequently engaged in the technological aspects of aviation and offers an excellent unmanned aircraft system (UAS) or drone practice, particularly on behalf of entertainment and media industry clients. It also represents clients seeking regulatory approval for joint ventures in the sector.
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Band 2

  1. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Holland & Knight LLP has an excellent aviation practice servicing a global clientele of high profile airlines and other industry entities, including manufacturers and cargo carriers. It is well-known for the quality of representation in matters such as alliances, competition, licensing and enforcement defense. The firm offers regulatory expertise across a range of areas including US Open Skies policies and UAS matters. It is capable of handling queries concerning complex and evolving sanctions policies.

  2. Pillsbury
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    Pillsbury
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP maintains a distinguished practice with substantial expertise in all aviation regulatory matters, including service negotiations, rulemaking and certification. It is noted for its representation of international airlines, including those in the Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets. The firm also handles regulatory proceedings before the TSA, DOT and DOJ. It offers additional expertise in aviation-related antitrust immunity matters, aircraft safety and management regulations and aviation-related environmental regulatory issues.
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Band 3

  1. Crowell & Moring LLP
    3
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Crowell & Moring represents notable airlines, both national and international, as well as multi-national companies breaking into the avaition space. The law firm offers particular expertise in regards to FAA, TSA and DOT matters, including commercial and codeshare agreements.

  2. Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
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    Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC offers a respected practice noted for representing both domestic and foreign airlines, as well as freight forwarders, security companies and travel agents. It often handles matters involving codeshare agreements, antitrust immunity and passenger rights as well as other regulatory proceedings before US government bodies. The firm is routinely consulted by foreign carriers for assistance with US regulatory requirements.
  3. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Morgan Lewis acts for airlines, airports and aerospace manufacturers in a range of aviation regulatory issues including NTSB investigations, conflict zone flight safety and airport access matters. It is particularly recognized for its expertise in advising clients on FAA approvals and on UAS matters. The firm often handles regulatory issues pertaining to airport infrastructure developments.

  4. Garofalo Goerlich Hainbach PC
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3
  5. Kaplan Kirsch LLP
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3
  6. KMA Zuckert LLC
    Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3