The long-standing practice at Bennett Jones LLP is well-equipped to advise clients on both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team often advises Canadian airlines and service providers on financing and leasing matters, the purchase and sale of aircraft and debt restructuring matters. In addition, infrastructure consortiums often rely on the team for its fuel facilities and project development expertise. The handling of long-term technical-logistical contract issues arising from engine and retable parts programs also forms part of the team’s core strengths, while contentious expertise includes cases concerning maintenance standards and aircraft crashes. Patrick Brennan leads the practice from the Calgary office and his practice focus lies within aircraft acquisition, dispositions and financings. Noriko Shimura is a key contact for aircraft leasing and financing transactions.

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP‘s practice focus lies within strategic aviation finance and regulatory advice. The team often advises aviation municipal corporations, manufactures, lessors and financiers, with its financing expertise including both aircraft and engine financings, aerospace M&A, satellite financing and airport and infrastructure financing. Its breadth of knowledge on the federal government’s National Airports Policy benefits clients seeking advice on the regulations affecting Canadian airports and aerodromes. The practice is solely led by Jason MacIntyre from Toronto as of January 2022; he has over 17 years’ worth of experience in aviation and is entrusted by an array of clients such as investors, lenders and manufacturers. Auriol Marasco is well-regarded for her expertise in finance structuring and aircraft regulatory matters. Aviation law expert Donald Gray has overseen more than 900 aircraft financing and refinancings.

The team at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP possesses extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters; it advises clients across all aviation disciplines, such as air carriers, charter operators, engine manufacturers, airports and insures who rely on the group for financing matters including aircraft restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings. The aviation group within its Transportation practice is led by Kate Ayre whose focus lies within civil aviation litigation. Mention is also given to Nigah Awj for her expertise in cargo and insurance claims, aviation financing and the importation and registration of vessels, aircraft and automobiles.

The team at Dentons utilizes its global outreach to advise clients on all aviation matters, from leasing and financing issues to complex compliance matters. Its broad array of clients includes international aviation financiers, governmental agencies, private operators, aircraft-chartered companies and airports. Airlines with operations in Canada, as well as those investing into the Canadian market, benefit from the team’s global aviation law expertise across Australia, New Zealand and the UK. The team is led by Vancouver-based Robert Quon, a lawyer noted for his business investment expertise.

The group at Gowling WLG often integrates with its corporate and litigation practices to provide clients with comprehensive aviation law advice. Expertise includes passenger rights, regulatory litigation and personal injury and wrongful death cases. Cynthia Elderkin‘s broad practice expertise encompasses the purchase and sale of aircraft, as well as regulatory issues, meanwhile David Kierans has extensive experience handling aviation finance matters; the pair co-lead the practice from Ottawa and Montreal respectively.