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The aviation and aerospace sectors are industries like no other and have seen a tremendous amount of change in a relatively short space of time. It has never been more important to not only navigate existing and emerging risks, but to capitalise on the opportunities that are arising in this evolving and expanding area. At Oracle we provide a fast and responsive approach which matches the needs of our clients in this fast-moving industry.

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With expert aviation lawyers working in multiple jurisdictions under a unified leadership, Oracle has the reach and breadth of expertise to match our clients’ ambitions.

At Oracle Law Global, we bring unparalleled industry expertise to aviation and aerospace law. Our team has worked on many precedent-setting legal cases in the industry, and we go beyond traditional legal counsel. With experience spanning government regulators, in-house airline operations, aeronautical engineering, aircraft and powerplant mechanics, and piloting, we see challenges through our clients’ eyes.

We leverage this deep industry knowledge to facilitate deals, resolve claims, manage and respond to investigations, navigate hearings, and handle critical incidents.

Beyond aviation-specific risks, our global team understands the broader challenges and opportunities of doing business in this sector. We provide strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, financing, leasing, real estate, employment, data protection, intellectual property, and passenger, baggage, and cargo claims, including major losses.

With a globally interconnected approach, Oracle Law Global offers rapid access to expertise wherever you operate. As your trusted partner, we help you mitigate risks and seize opportunities in this vital and dynamic industry.

HARRY
Harry Snook
Director | In-House Counsel

Services

  • Business Jets
  • Carrier Liability
  • Commercial Dispute Resolution
  • Consumer Claims
  • Debt Recovery
  • Employment Law
  • EU 261 Claims
  • Finance & Leasing
  • Fleet Procurement
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Non-Contentious Commercial Aviation
  • Personal Injury
  • Product Liability & Recall
  • Regulatory
  • Satellite & Space

FAQs

What factors to consider when deciding whether to lease or buy an aircraft?
You should assess your commercial needs and future strategy when deciding whether to lease or buy an aircraft. It is essential that you conduct the appropriate due diligence from how the deal is structured to a thorough inspection of the aircraft.
Aircraft lease contracts are potential minefields for the lessee. They must be carefully drafted to ensure that changes in the lessee’s needs do not leave it exposed to unexpected and potentially crippling costs. Our lawyers have experience in handling aircraft lease disputes at the highest levels of the English court system.
We help clients to review the deal and suitability according to their commercial strategy.
What are the types of aircraft leases?

There are three types of aircraft lease agreement:

  • Wet lease agreement – the leasing company provides everything including: the aircraft, crew, maintenance of the aircraft and insurance.
  • Dry lease agreement – is only leasing the aircraft itself.
  • Damp lease agreement – is a mixture of the two. An airline decides what elements they need to lease based on their requirements.
How to minimise EU 261 claims?

Airlines are paying substantial amounts to compensate passengers under EU 261. Claims management companies and ‘no-win no-fee’ law firms offer support to passengers to claim compensation even when there is an arguable defence. But some airlines are paying out because of the difficulty of providing evidential proof of delay being caused by ‘extraordinary circumstances’. It is therefore important to rigorously defend spurious claims to deter claims management companies.

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