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Desai & Diwanji has a ‘first-rate reputation’ for aviation matters. The team advised Singapore Air Transport (SATS) and Air India on establishing ground-handling and baggage-handling facilities at Hyderabad and Delhi airports. Vihang Virker heads the team.

Gagrats’ ‘excellent’ team provides ‘high-quality advice’. It acted for Jet Airways (India) as lessee on the leasing of ATR aircraft from an Irish SPV of Investec, and on the leasing of Airbus aircraft from Intrepid Limited. Rustam Gagrat is deemed to be ‘particularly good’.

Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe has a longstanding reputation in the aviation sector and its expertise includes licensing, financing and dispute resolution. Hoshang D Nanavati is recommended.

Sameer Tapia’s team at ALMT Legal recently advised an international airline before the Competition Commission of India in a claim made by the Travel Agents Association of India.

Tyabji Dayabhai’s Nimish Vakil is recommended for aviation work.

AZB & Partners’ recent key matters include advising on the refinancing of three 
B787-800 aircraft leased to Jet Airways by GECAS. Zia Mody and Ashwin Ramanathan are recommended.

DSK Legal has advised Sahara Airlines in a high-profile dispute.

Rupali Sharma heads Kochhar & Co’s team, which advises Cambata Aviation on policy matters and has also acted for Emirates on employment matters.

Luthra & Luthra’s clients have included Kingfisher Airlines.

M.V.Kini & Co’s experience spans aviation, including aircraft, airports and aerospace laws, and its key clients include Air India. Ravi Kini is recommended.

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