Trilegal’s aviation and aerospace practice, relied on by clients for ‘its deep specialisation in aviation regulatory and commercial matters, offering tailored, responsive legal support to international airlines operating in India,’ maintains a strong position in the Indian market, drawing on its longstanding track record for handling complex, high-value and high-profile mandates, both domestically and multi-jurisdictionally. The team boasts a wealth of experience advising on disputes, regulatory compliance, and corporate transactions, ranging from sales and leasing to M&A, all of which continue to attract new and impressive clients from the aviation, banking, and financial services sectors. Delano Furtado is a key member of the department, specialising in M&A, joint ventures, restructurings, and disposals. On the disputes front, Milanka Chaudhury is the name to note and routinely represents clients in aviation-related litigation and arbitration proceedings before judicial and regulatory bodies. Ashish Bhan is another disputes specialist in the team, and he is adept at leading on insolvency matters and resolution processes in particular. Noted for demonstrating ’a rare combination of technical legal acumen and operational awareness,’ Aabhishek Dubey is a transactional authority in the group and concentrates on M&A, private equity and venture capital deals, and joint ventures.
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Testimonials
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- 'The practice stands out for its deep specialisation in aviation regulatory and commercial matters, offering tailored, responsive legal support to international airlines operating in India.'
- 'Led by Abhishek Dubey, the team brings a rare combination of sector-specific insight, regulatory fluency, and practical, business-minded solutions that are aligned with both Indian legal frameworks and international aviation standards.'
- 'What makes the team unique is its deep-rooted understanding of the Indian regulatory landscape, coupled with exceptional responsiveness and an ability to anticipate challenges before they arise.'
- 'Abhishek Dubey's hands-on involvement ensures continuity, strategic oversight, and the kind of consistent legal stewardship that international clients value highly.'
- 'Clients benefit from the team's ability to seamlessly coordinate with foreign legal teams and regulators, navigating the complexities of cross-border compliance, licensing, and operational matters. This positions the practice a step ahead of more generalist firms, particularly when it comes to nuanced aviation issues that demand both speed and precision.'
- 'The team’s ability to act as an extension of the client’s legal department—rather than just as external advisors—is what truly distinguishes this practice in the Indian market.'
- 'Abhishek Dubey, whose deep expertise, proactive approach, and commercial mindset make him an exceptional legal advisor in the Indian market.'
- 'Abhishek Dubey consistently demonstrates a rare combination of technical legal acumen and operational awareness, allowing him to provide advice that is both legally sound and aligned with business needs.'
Key clients
- Delhi International Airport Limited
- GMR Airports Limited
- Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance Limited
- SNV Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
- Tata SIA Airlines Limited
- All Nippon Airways Co. Limited
- SES S.A.
- Etihad Airways PJSC
- Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing
- Safran Data Systems Investment SAS
Work highlights
Represented Delhi International Airport Limited before the High Court of Delhi in proceedings filed under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 by Airports Authority of India against an Arbitral Award passed in a dispute between DIAL and AAI arising out of the Operation Management and Development Agreement.
Acted Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance Limited and its IFSC-registered subsidiary in a landmark transaction with Akasa Air involving the delivery of a new aircraft engine through the GIFT IFSC.
Assisted Tata SIA Airlines Limited with the implementation of the merger of Tata SIA Airlines Limited with Air India Limited.
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Leading partners
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Other key lawyers
Delano Furtado; Milanka Chaudhury; Abhishek Dubey; Ashish Bhan