AVIATION
The global aviation sector is responding to an increased flow of people and products across a world in which the pace of technological innovation is accelerating and the economic focus is moving eastwards. Efficient operation of aircraft and the supporting infrastructure has never been more important as competitive pressures, capacity and environmental constraints increase. We have specialist legal knowledge and in-depth understanding of the aviation industry.
Achour law firm’s team has specialist legal knowledge and understanding of the aviation industry. We have practical, hands on experience of working within this industry including advising airlines, aircraft manufacturers, ground handlers, aircraft leasing companies, aviation component suppliers, insurers and brokers, as well as trade associations and travel agents.
Our mission is to combine our knowledge of the aviation sector and our legal expertise to develop commercial solutions that make business sense. We have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the global aeronautical industry including the operational, regulatory, commercial and insurance sectors.
Through experience we understand the cultural aspects and nuances of international business. We are lawyers for international commerce, routinely handling and managing transactional and commercial work, claims and litigation around the world on behalf of a multitude of clients – from individuals to the largest airlines. First and foremost, we are business people, adept at helping to strategise, find solutions for our clients and ensure that we and the law are a legal partner rather than a last resort. We often resolve our clients’ disputes privately through mediation and arbitration and provide counsel as a respected and trusted advisor, consistently delivering practical advice and adding real value. Our knowledge is as much technical as it is operational and legal.
As clients seek to optimise their supply chains, they require expert legal advice from aviation lawyers with the skills and experience to support these restructuring activities. Our specialist team has a deep understanding of the industry – and expertise in a broad range of legal disciplines – allowing us to provide practical and commercial advice on all legal aspects of this industry, including the following:
Aviation Regulation
- International and national regulation and compliance.
- Chicago Convention, IATA advice.
- International Registry & Conventions advice.
- Competition Law issues.
- Environmental issues and liabilities.
- Sport Aviation Regulation and Compliance.
- Corporate and private aviation.
Regional Aviation
- Passenger injury, fatal accident, baggage and cargo liabilities.
- Aircraft finance.
- Major and Minor Incidents / Liabilities.
- Assistance with Accident Investigation issues.
- Risk Management and Disaster Planning.
- Hull, third party and property damage claims.
- Airport & Aerodrome Liabilities.
- Start-up advice.
General Aviation
- Fixed Wing, Helicopter and Corporate Aviation Acquisition, Finance and Liabilities.
- Personal injury and fatal accident claims.
- Assistance with Accident Investigation issues.
- Risk Management and Disaster Planning.
- Hull, third party and property damage claims.
- Commercial dispute resolution.
- Airport & Aerodrome Liabilites.
- Pilot & Instructor Professional Negligence issues.
- Inquest Representation.
- Industrial Aid & Offshore Aviation.
- Air Ambulance liabilities.
- Police Aerial Support liabilities.
- Regulatory advice.
Insurance & Reinsurance
- Advice on insurance issues and policy wordings.
- General policy interpretation and coverage issues.
- Breach of Warranty, misrepresentation and non-disclosure issues.
- Coverage arbitrations and mediations.
- Subrogated claims.
- Intermediary disputes and liabilities.
- Crew personal accident issues.
Airlines
- Carriage by Air issues: Passenger, Cargo and Baggage claims.
- Major and Minor Incidents / Liabilities.
- Risk Management, disaster and emergency planning advice.
- Surface damage claims.
- Regulatory advice.
- Product liability disputes.
- Ground handling and service provider disputes.
- Hull, ramp and employer liability claims.
- Advice on contracts, Terms and Conditions of Carriage.
- Aircraft Transactions & Aircraft Finance.
Recreational Aviation
- Sport liabilities: injury and fatal accident claims arising from:
- Ballooning
- Parachuting
- Paragliding
- Hang Gliding
- Gliding
- Microlighting
- Inquest Representation.
- Surface and Property Damage Claims.
- Pilot & Instructor Professional Negligence issues.
- Risk Management Advice.
- Regulatory Advice.
We are on hand to provide cost-effective assistance aligned to the client’s commercial objectives and protection of its business. We can also help you with:
- Aircraft finance
- Aviation Litigation
We also offer expert advice on :
- Corporate
- Commercial
- Banking & Finance
- Tax
- International Trade
- Maritime & shipping
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications