Our team has backgrounds in aviation, litigation, public law and regulation, and criminal law.
Those in aviation need lawyers who speak their language and who understands both the legal and aviation context. Collectively, our team has backgrounds in aviation, litigation, public law and regulation, and criminal law.
When the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) opens an investigation, your licence, livelihood and reputation are at stake. Whether you’re a general aviation pilot flying for leisure or a commercial pilot flying for work, early and experienced legal advice is essential.
With qualified pilots on the team speaking your language, Ai Law acts for pilots facing investigations, interviews and enforcement action by the CAA. We understand how stressful and uncertain this process can be, especially when you’re dealing with regulators who hold significant powers, from suspending your licence to referring matters for prosecution.
We provide strategic advice and representation from the moment you receive contact from the CAA.
We advise pilots on all aspects of CAA regulatory and enforcement action, including:
We act for both commercial and private pilots and are familiar with the specific pressures each face. For commercial pilots, we understand that any delay, suspension or adverse finding can have career-altering consequences. For private pilots, we know how much your flying privileges matter and how hard-won your licence is.
Aviation disputes demand both legal precision and deep sector knowledge. Whether you’re dealing with a dispute over aircraft ownership, maintenance, insurance, or a fallout with a service provider, we provide strategic advice grounded in a working knowledge of aviation.
Ai Law acts for pilots, operators, aircraft owners, and aviation businesses in resolving disputes involving general aviation and commercial flying.
We understand the technical language, the regulatory context, and the commercial realities.
Common aviation disputes we handle
We advise and represent clients in disputes including:
We also advise on cross-border issues where aircraft are registered, maintained or operated in different jurisdictions.
Clear, tactical advice for aviation clients
Our approach is commercial and pragmatic.
We’re experienced litigators, but we also know how to resolve aviation disputes efficiently and, where appropriate, discreetly.
We are alive to the reputational risk that often comes with aviation-related claims and allegations – particularly when safety or regulatory compliance is raised.
Our clients include private aircraft owners, flying clubs, engineers, ATOs, operators and commercial pilots. We act on both sides of disputes, whether you’re bringing a claim or defending one.
Where disputes involve technical aviation issues, we work with qualified experts who understand the regulatory framework and operational context.
Financing aircraft, engines or aviation businesses involves high value assets, technical regulation and multi-jurisdictional risks. Sound legal structuring is critical to protect lenders and investors while enabling operators to secure the funding they need.
Ai Law advises on the full spectrum of aviation finance transactions, from secured lending and asset-backed finance to more bespoke investment structures. Our approach is to combine legal precision with commercial pragmatism, helping clients close transactions efficiently while minimising risk.
Our work includes:
We understand the particular risks in aviation finance, from asset depreciation and maintenance obligations to cross-border enforcement. Our team is experienced in navigating these issues and working alongside technical experts where required.
We provide pragmatic advice aimed at achieving commercial outcomes while safeguarding your position. Whether negotiating new lease terms, structuring finance for a fleet purchase, or enforcing rights against a defaulting counterparty, we combine aviation knowledge with litigation and transactional expertise.
Our clients include aircraft owners, lessors, operators, financiers and investors. We act for both those providing capital and those seeking it, with a clear understanding of the pressures each side faces.
