Aviation Law

Aviation is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the world. Aviation law regulates the use of airspace by aircraft. In addition, there are numerous national and international directives, regulations, and supranational agreements. If several states are involved in the use of foreign airspace, these international agreements apply. Air traffic between different states is mainly regulated by bilateral air traffic agreements.

Accordingly, it is of great importance to keep track of this flood of regulations. Our lawyers advise companies on all aviation law matters, on regulatory issues or in the context of financing or investing in current or new projects. In doing so, you will benefit from our interdisciplinary training, which enables us to always take economic aspects into account in addition to legal ones.

Among other things, we advise you on the establishment and maintenance of airlines and take care of the registration in the commercial register as well as all administrative procedures (e.g. obtaining permits). We also advise on the purchase, sale and leasing of aircraft and spare parts, in particular with regard to contracts. Furthermore, we advise and represent you in connection with aircraft accidents as well as transport damage and corresponding claims. Furthermore, we negotiate on your behalf with aviation authorities and airport operators. Finally, we also coach employees regarding Swiss aviation law.

In all our consultations, we always consider your individual situation and needs and develop tailor-made solutions based on them. In doing so, we implement your rights and wishes or any claims promptly and efficiently. We support you in minimizing risks and work out optimal solutions together with you. We are always in close contact with the local authorities and financial institutions. You also benefit from our international network of experts, because in transnational cases we coordinate with local legal experts to work out the best possible course of action. The safety of you and your clients is always our top priority. In contentious cases, we routinely represent you before all Swiss courts and authorities as well as international arbitration tribunals.