Aviation & Defence

Lawyers at ThinkLaw, have extensive experience in advising clients across varied issues pertaining to the Aviation and Defence sectors, including the full spectrum of aircraft lifecycle, aviation operations and growth. Our lawyers provide commercially minded legal solutions tailored to the needs of the clients. Our lawyers have extensive industry experience with airlines, lessors, financiers, MROs, and OEMs and are equipped to provide end to end support i.e., from initial structuring to documentation, closing and post transaction implementation. We also have in-depth knowledge of industry specific rules and FDI norms applicable to the matters along with cross border capability to ensure seamless coordination across jurisdictions for global transactions.

Services we offer

• Investments and IPOs : We advise companies engaged in the aviation and defence sectors in investments including financial and institutional investments for business growth and provide end to end support in respect of structuring, strategy, diligence as well as drafting, negotiating , executing and closing the transaction documents in respect thereof.
  Lawyers at ThinkLaw have also advised prominent government of India undertakings engaged in shipbuilding yards and manufacturers for guided missile systems and allied equipment for the Indian Armed Forces. We acted as the issuer’s counsel for each of them at the time of listing and public issue of securities of these entities, respectively, wherein we were inter alia engaged in drafting the DRHP, RHP and were required to examine and understand various aspects of the business and operations of these companies.
• Aircraft & components acquisition : We advise and assist clients in acquiring a wide range of aircraft, engines, and critical components, including drafting, negotiating and assisting in execution of term sheets, purchase agreements, and closing.
• Procurement, spares & maintenance : We advise and assist clients on comprehensive procurement arrangements for parts and maintenance services, ensuring operational continuity and cost efficiencies.
• Aircraft conversion : We advise and assist clients in passenger-to-cargo aircraft conversions, including drafting, negotiating and assisting in execution of conversion agreements.
• Leasing transactions : We advise and assist clients in aircraft, engine and hull leasing, covering both dry and wet leases including drafting and negotiating lease agreements tailored to lessors, lessees, and operators of all sizes. We also assist clients in financing aircraft and engine leases.
• Storage & warehousing : We advise and assist clients on agreements with aircraft and component warehousing facilities, ensuring compliance, liability protections, and secure operations.
• Acquisition finance & mortgage registration : We advise on financing aircraft acquisitions including drafting loan and facility arrangements and facilitating mortgage creation and registration under applicable law in India.