Business Jets

Finance, sale and purchase, operation and management, insurance: Clyde & Co’s knowledge of the business jet market is second to none.

We’re not just aviation lawyers — we’re business jet lawyers.

With a top-ranked team across our global network, we’ve advised on hundreds of transactions involving every major aircraft type in more than 40 jurisdictions. From VIP airliner fleet financings to single jet purchases, our experience is deep, diverse, and trusted across the industry. Our clients include financiers and investors; aircraft owners, from HNWIs to corporates; operators, managers, and CAMO providers; FBOs, MROs, and outfitting companies; insurers and business aviation associations; and professional services firms seeking aviation expertise.

We support clients across the full lifecycle of business jet ownership and operation:

Financing

We structure and negotiate tailored financing solutions for new and pre-owned aircraft, including fleet deals, aircraft loans, and pre-delivery arrangements.

Buying & Selling

We help clients maximise value when acquiring new jets, navigate the complexities of pre-owned purchases, and ensure sellers’ liabilities are properly managed — all while meeting tight timelines.

Operations & Management

We advise on management and operational agreements, leveraging specialist expertise across commercial, regulatory, tax, and insurance matters.

Disputes & Litigation

We act on complex aviation disputes — spanning ownership, finance, and operational matters — providing cross-border expertise with a pragmatic, commercial approach to resolution.

Insurance

We provide targeted guidance on coverage and claims, with access to 24-hour emergency support when needed.

Experience/deals

  • All
  • Asia Pacific
  • North America

Our Business Jets team

Mark Bisset
Mark Bisset

Partner

Nicholas Harding
Nicholas Harding

Partner

Elizabeth Evans
Elizabeth Evans

Partner

Zoe Tite
Zoe Tite

Partner

Richard Mumford
Richard Mumford

Partner

Kirstin MacDougall
Kirstin MacDougall

Legal Director

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