Participants in cross-border aircraft financing transactions face numerous challenges, including market volatility, supply chain disruptions, regulatory complexities, environmental concerns, and operational risks. As one of the first international law firms to enter the aviation market, Baker McKenzie is uniquely positioned to address these issues.
Our clients benefit from our international experience, extensive industry knowledge, and established connections to government and sector leaders. Our presence in major money centers and regulatory hubs worldwide enables us to advise our clients on the most effective financing structures while navigating complex regulatory compliance and operational challenges.
We represent airlines, purchasers, lessees, lessors, lenders, management companies and other key stakeholders in a diverse array of transactions, expertly facilitating the financing of aircraft (commercial, military and private), engines, flight simulators, and other critical equipment. Our comprehensive services include advising on aircraft operating leases, financing/refinancing transactions, aircraft acquisitions and disposals, sale and leaseback transactions, lease restructurings, extensions, novations, and terminations. We also handle disputes involving aircraft, including aircraft repossessions in a wide variety of jurisdictions.
