Hogan Lovells US LLP’s aviation team provides ‘creative solutions and optionality’ to industry-leading airlines, emerging aviation corporations, and commercial entities in both domestic and international clients. In Washington DC, Lisa Ellman and Arjun Garg lead a team that is well-prepared to advise on federal regulatory compliance, contentious commercial litigation, licensing, and certifications. Ellman is recognized as a leader in the unmanned aviation industry, evidenced by her contributions towards legislation in Congress focused on drone safety and the federal authorization of electric aircraft. Garg is recognized as ’one of the best aviation regulatory attorneys in town’, building upon his experience as Chief Counsel of the FAA to advize leading airlines, air traffic control services, and investment firms. Earl Adams Jr previously worked at the DOT and has strong regulatory expertise. Mathew Clark is recognized for his broad skillset and is able to advise on any and all matters pertaining to manned and unmanned aviation. His work with Verge Aero led to a federal exemption to the rule prohibiting drones from carrying hazardous materials.
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‘Hogan immediately understood our issue and suggested proposed solutions in a way that other firms did not. The comprehensive nature of the analysis gives us great comfort. As the issue has evolved, Hogan has continued to provide creative solutions and optionality that give us maximum flexibility in addressing our concerns.’
‘Arjun Garg is one of the best aviation regulatory attorneys in town. His level of expertise, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving skills are all first-rate.’
Key clients
- American Airlines
- Commercial Drone Alliance
- Supernal
- Cirrus Aircraft
- Major League Baseball
- Zipline
- Midwest Air Traffic Control Service, Inc.
- Bristow Group
- Merlin Labs
- Verge Aero
Work highlights
- Advising American Airlines on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US Department of Transportation (DOT), and other issues as they arise.
- Advising Supernal on a range of issues, icluding for FAA regulatory counsel in the innovative company’s development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations.
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Arjun Garg
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Matthew Clark
Practice head
Lisa Ellman;Arjun Garg
Other key lawyers
Earl Adams Jr; Matthew Clark