Noted for its ‘rich experience’ in handling various aviation mandates, Rayasa Law Partners is sought after by commercial airlines, aircraft charter brokers, and defence companies to assist with complex, multi-jurisdictional investments, procurements, and licensing matters, as well as technology transfers, contractual arrangements, and leasing and financing. The practice is co-led by Subodh Sadana, Sangeet Rai, Neha Yadav, and Poonam Sadana; S. Sadana is adept at advising on M&A, joint ventures, and the setting up of operations in India, while Rai specialises in disputes, acquisitions, and commercial contracts. Yadav stands out for her aptitude in exits and regulatory compliance, and P. Sadana is a key contact for investments, foreign exchange compliance, and the export and import of defence products.
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Testimonials
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- 'The partners are deeply involved in legal research, particularly in the defence sector, and have integrated AI research tools for updating themselves and enhancing their knowledge and awareness in the sectoral developments. This helps them have an edge when it comes to domain expertise.'
- 'Sangeet Rai's quality and interest in defence and aerospace make him stand out. He not only possesses domain expertise, but he is also privy to the pain points of the industry and regularly advocating for policy changes to make the defence and aerospace sector more efficient and robust.'
- 'Business minded, detail oriented, positive, available, supportive.'
- 'Professional, well-coordinated, research and business oriented, international, available.'
- 'Rayasa's team is diligent and very responsive in their work.'
- 'In addition to the firm's defence and aerospace expertise, they have a detailed understanding of other applicable legal aspects and the clients therefore get holistic advice.'
Key clients
- Gayo Aviation & Tourism AB (Sweden) Gayo International – FZCO (Dubai) Ocean Sky Cruises AB, Sweden Titan Aviation LLC Punj Corporation Private Limited Defsys Solutions Private Limited Horizon Aerospace Private Limited Spiral EHL Engineering Private Limited Bharat Tactical Private Limited Audo Viso Private Limited Dynaforce Tactical Private Limite Mag5 Innovation Private Limited InDefence Private Limited Kopis Private Limited SAAB India Technologies HELA Systems Private Limited Liberty International Group, India and Germany Raksha Polycoats Private Limited Divyanshi Aviation Private Limited
Work highlights
Advised the Gayo Group and its affiliated entities on its international contractual arrangements vis-à-vis collaborations agreements, commission agreements, aircraft charter contracts, aircraft leasing contracts and other related and ancillary documents.
Advised Ocean Sky Cruises group on various contractual matters, including the drafting of their terms and conditions and commercial contracts.
Advised Titan Aviation on the drafting of an aircraft purchase agreement.
Practice head
Subodh Sadana; Sangeet Rai; Neha Yadav; Poonam Sadana
Other key lawyers
Manish Sood