Spice Route Legal's aviation department, praised by clients for its ‘domain fluency, client-centric agility, and integrated innovation,’ is well-equipped to handle transactional, regulatory, and compliance mandates, both domestically and internationally. With considerable experience advising on high-profile and high-value matters, the group has amassed a growing client roster which consists of notable aviation, technology, and tourism businesses seeking assistance with restructurings, regulatory advice, and in-flight services transactions. At the helm of the department is Aadya Misra, who specialises in commercial contracts, flight safety, and operational agreements, as well as ground handling and ground support agreements, joint ventures, and cybersecurity issues. She is supported by regulatory expert Ankita Hariramani, financial services authority Soumitra Ponkshe, and Ada Shaharbanu, who focuses on aviation technology.
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Testimonials
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- 'Spice Route Legal’s aviation practice stands out for three core reasons: domain fluency, client-centric agility, and integrated innovation.'
- 'Spice Route’s team isn’t just versed in contracts and compliance; they live and breathe aerospace and defence. Many of their lawyers have previously worked in regulatory bodies or in-house with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. That technical fluency means they instantly grasp the nuances of certification pathways for eVTOLs, UAV export controls, and defence offsets.'
Key clients
- Air India
- Air India Express
Work highlights
Advising Air India on establishing in-flight connectivity services.
Practice head
Aadya Misra
Other key lawyers
Ankita Hariramani; Soumitra Ponkshe; Ada Shaharbanu; Mathew Chacko; Harsh Kumra; Deval Garg; Ruchika Jha