Aviation and Marine

Our global Aviation and Marine team delivers practical, commercial and responsive solutions for private aircraft and vessel ownership and the commercial aviation market.

With extensive experience advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters, we bring together sector-leading legal, tax, corporate administration, fiduciary, governance and regulatory expertise to support clients throughout the lifecycle of aviation and marine assets.

Operating across European, Asian, Middle Eastern and US time zones, we provide end-to-end services for investors, operators, lessors, lenders and owners, assisting with cross-border structuring and financing for aircraft and vessels worldwide, registration and certification, employment and disputes.

Whether you require support for commercial aircraft, a fleet of vessels, a mega-yacht or privately owned aircraft, our dedicated team delivers integrated services tailored to your objectives.

Commercial aviation

With a dedicated commercial Aviation Finance team based in Ireland, we support airlines, operators, lessors, charterers, lenders and investors in the commercial aviation market, assisting with complex aviation financing transactions and day-to-day operations. Our experience includes:

aircraft and vessel acquisition, leasing and sale
cross-border and structured finance
establishment and ongoing administration of ownership vehicles and SPVs
accounting and financial reporting
tax structuring and compliance
company secretarial and registered office
lease management

Learn about our commercial Aviation Finance services

Private aircraft and vessels

We advise high-net-worth individuals, family offices and private investment structures on the ownership, operation and financing of private aircraft and vessels. Our services include:

establishment and administration of ownership vehicles
structuring and financing solutions tailored to private ownership
aircraft registration, certification and security registration, including on the Cayman and Guernsey aircraft registries
Cayman Islands advice on the Cape Town Convention matters
governance, regulatory and employment considerations
support on acquisition, leasing and sale transactions
dispute and enforcement issues

Learn more about our Family Office services