The aviation practice at Dentons Link Legal has a robust offering which encompasses leasing and financing, regulatory compliance, and disputes, as well as procurement, commercial contracts, and restructuring and insolvency. With wide-ranging capabilities, the group is sought after by airlines, MROs, and manufacturers, alongside brokers and agents, financiers, and handling agencies to assist with high-profile, multi-jurisdictional mandates. Atul Sharma co-heads the department alongside Anand Srivastava; the former stands out for his expertise in aviation disputes and project advisory, while Srivastava is a key contact for complex transactions, including M&A, aircraft leasing, and financing. On the cross-border front, Abhishek Sharma is a notable name with vast experience advising on aviation disputes, insolvency proceedings, and competition issues. Other indispensable practitioners include development and investment projects specialist Milind Jha, M&A, restructuring and insolvency, and corporate finance expert Namita Das, and dispute resolution authority Sanjay Gupta.
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  • 'Partners have strong experience and expertise in their subject areas.'
  • 'All individuals representing our file were flexible and worked hard to meet our requirements and turn around.'

Key clients

  • Axis Bank
  • SpiceJet Limited
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • Big Charter Pvt. Ltd.

Work highlights

Acted as the legal counsel to Axis Bank in a secured loan extended to AI Fleet Services IFSC Limited for the acquisition of 34 trainer aircrafts.
Advised Vietnam Airlines on the necessary approvals required from Indian authorities to sell air tickets and à la carte ancillary products through its website in India.
Represented SpiceJet in the settlement of outstanding debt by way of issuance of equity shares of the company to the lessor.

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Abhishek Sharma

Practice head

Atul Sharma; Anand Srivastava

Other key lawyers

Abhishek Sharma; Milind Jha; Namita Das; Sanjay Gupta