At Bill & Branco, we provide end-to-end legal and commercial support for the aviation sector and connected industries. Our expertise covers every stage of the aviation lifecycle—whether it’s navigating regulatory frameworks, structuring transactions, or resolving disputes.
We represent airlines, operators, insurers, and service providers in claims involving passenger injury, accidents, baggage loss, and cargo damage. Our team is experienced in handling high-stakes liability disputes, working with regulators, insurers, and international counterparts to ensure swift resolution. We manage litigation, arbitration, and settlements across jurisdictions, while also advising on proactive risk management strategies that protect your business from future exposure.
Aircraft finance and leasing is at the heart of modern aviation. We advise lessors, financiers, and operators on financing structures, mortgages, security interests, collateral arrangements, and sale-and-leaseback transactions. From drafting and negotiating lease agreements to advising on repossession and enforcement, our lawyers ensure deals are structured to align with commercial objectives and regulatory compliance.
We support clients through the complex process of aircraft and aviation asset transfers. This includes drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements, conducting due diligence, managing title transfers, and handling novations and pledges. Our cross-border experience ensures compliance with both local and international aviation authorities, giving clients confidence that every transaction is secure and enforceable.
Our team structures, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of aviation and commercial agreements. This includes air transport contracts, freight and cargo documentation, airway bills, general terms of carriage, maintenance contracts, and service-level agreements. We focus on making contracts clear, enforceable, and commercially balanced so that your operations can run smoothly with minimal dispute risk.
We advise on domestic and international charter agreements for passenger and cargo flights, including wet and dry leases, ACMI arrangements, and charter-party contracts. Our lawyers provide operational guidance on regulatory compliance, crew matters, and liability allocation, ensuring charter operators and their customers receive practical, workable solutions tailored to their business models.
Airport projects and aviation infrastructure involve complex contracts, regulatory approvals, and multi-party coordination. We work with airport operators, investors, and contractors on concession agreements, infrastructure financing, development contracts, and compliance issues. Whether it’s negotiating with regulators or structuring large-scale infrastructure projects, our expertise helps clients navigate challenges with confidence.
We provide comprehensive legal support for pilots, engineers, cabin crew, and airline management. Our services include drafting and negotiating employment contracts, advising on labour law compliance, resolving workplace disputes, and handling disciplinary matters. We also counsel airlines on crew policies, rostering issues, and cross-border employment regulations, balancing operational needs with employee rights.
Bill & Branco advises on aviation sector mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. We conduct due diligence, draft transaction documents, and secure regulatory and governmental approvals. Our experience extends to both domestic and cross-border M&A, ensuring clients achieve smooth deal execution with minimal risk. We also assist with post-merger integration, ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
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