Transportation: Aviation | Global

Clifford Chance has a well-established position as one of the leading law firms for aviation finance work in the Middle East. It has strong relationships with many of the region's leading commercial and Islamic banks. In addition, it regularly acts on behalf of airlines and leasing companies.

HFW is notable for its standout strengths in aviation matters, covering contentious as well as non-contentious work. It is regularly instructed by airlines and their insurers to assist with proceedings resulting from aircraft crashes and other accidents, as well as acting for banks on lease financing and refinancing. An additional strand of its practice involves providing assistance with regulatory matters, such as those pertaining to the set-up of new airlines and the rollout of new routes.