Regulatory

One of few firms able to provide dedicated aviation regulatory advice

We have a dedicated aviation regulatory practice, an area that is of growing importance to the industry. Our lawyers have a deep understanding of complex aviation regulations and of the airline business, and can advise clients on the commercial implications and consequences.

We act for airlines in relation to all aspects of aviation safety, security and economic regulation, and market access, pursuant to both international and national law. We have particular expertise in advising airlines on the issue of Air Operator Certificates and licensing, as well as on EU Regulation 261/2004 in connection with denied boarding, cancellations and delay.

We advise on competition law in the aviation sector, including on alliances and on mergers & acquisitions State aid rules. We also advise on code sharing, frequent flyer participation, bilateral air service agreements, international aviation conventions, and the ever-increasing volume of EU law affecting aviation.

Due to our extensive international footprint, we can provide advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis.

Our Regulatory Work

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  • Aircraft Charter Agreements

    Advising numerous operators regarding aircraft charter, wet lease and dry lease agreements

    Airport operator issues

    Acting for a London airport operator regarding slots, ground handling issues and charging regulations

    Airport Operators

    Advising airport operators regarding slots, airport charges, groundhandling, liability and international standards, emergency planning;

    Airworthiness and Type Design

    Advice regarding airworthiness and type design compliance demonstration and certification for civil and military platforms

    EU External Aviation Relations

    Advising various airlines, investors and the European Commission regarding EU external relations, horizontal agreements, open skies agreements and bilateral air services agreements; Advising a non-EU airline and its government in its negotiations with the European Commission on an EU horizontal agreement

    Flybe Slots Sale

    Advising on more than 50 slot sales, purchases and other transactions, including acting for Flybe in the sale of its slot portfolio at Gatwick to easyJet, and acting for British Airways in the landmark High Court case which confirmed that slots may be traded.

    Hazardous Goods

    Advising stakeholders on the carriage of hazardous goods by air and land; advising carrier regarding handling of mercury spillage

    Regulatory Advice

    Advising numerous airlines and other stakeholders on aviation regulatory issues including EU nationality of ownership and control rules,  EU ETS, air passenger rights (including under Regulation (EC) 261/2004), ATOL and package travel rules, Air Passenger Duty, passengers with reduced mobility, the carriage on unaccompanied minors, airline licencing and operating permits, security and counter-terrorism for civil aviation. Advising on web based selling and price transparency rules.

    Unmanned Aircraft Systems

    Advising UAS operator regarding access to airspace, airworthiness and radio spectrum usage; advising European Commission on liability and insurance aspects of a UAS study

  • $65,000,000 revolving credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (the investment vehicle of an ultra-high net worth individual) in connection with a $65,000,000 revolving credit facility to fund capital calls. 

    United Kingdom

    £45,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the lender on a £45,000,000 letter of credit facility made available to provide Funds at Lloyd's to support a corporate member in run-off.

    United Kingdom

    £55,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (the UK subsidiary of a global US insurance company) in relation to a GBP 55,000,000 letter of credit facility for the purposes of enabling its underwriting arm to provide Funds at Lloyd’s 

    United Kingdom

    Amendment and extension of its original £106,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (a Bermudan reinsurance company) in relation to the amendment and extension of its original £106,000,000 letter of credit facility for the purpose of enabling its underwriting arm to provide Funds at Lloyd’s

    United Kingdom

    Refinancing of an existing £60,000,000 term loan facility

    Acting for the lender (a prominent UK insurance company) in relation to the refinancing of an existing £60,000,000 term loan facility and the residual intercreditor and security arrangements following the refinancing

    United Kingdom

    US$1,100,000 term loan facility financing

    Acting for the arrangers on a US$1,100,000,000 term loan facility financing a consortium bidding for the acquisition of Transatlantic Re 

    United Kingdom

    US$106,500,000 term loan facility financing

    Acting for the arrangers and financiers on a US$106,500,000 term loan facility financing the acquisition of an insurance company by the Enstar Group

    United Kingdom

    US$158,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the lender on a US$158,000,000 letter of credit facility made available to support the obligations of a prominent UK insurance company under a whole account quota share reinsurance agreement

    United Kingdom

    US$180,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the financiers on a US$180,000,000 letter of credit facility to provide Funds at Lloyd’s to support and stand account for reinsurance to close business undertaken through a managed Lloyd’s syndicate

    United Kingdom

    US$250,000,000 revolving credit facility

    Acting for the arrangers and financiers on a US$250,000,000 revolving credit facility for Enstar Group Limited

    United Kingdom

Our Regulatory team

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