Aviation

Backed by more than 2,200 attorneys in 34 offices in the world, Holland & Knight has more than 75 years of experience in aviation law. Our Aviation Team advises and represents domestic and international airlines and other aviation clients on a daily basis regarding legal issues related to every aspect of their business.

Guidance You Can Trust

Clients depend on our Aviation Team to handle their legal needs – both routine and critical – because we offer thorough industry knowledge, extensive experience and a commitment to provide exceptional service. This combination of attributes has led to repeated recognition in national and international publications, including:

• Law360 – 2022 "Practice Group of the Year" for Transportation
• Legal 500 USA
• Legal 500 United Kingdom
• U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms Guide  - “Law Firm of the Year” in Transportation Law
• Euromoney Legal Media Group Guide to the World's Leading Aviation Lawyers
• The International Who's Who of Aviation Lawyers

In-Depth Industry Insight

Our Aviation Team offers a strong blend of legal acumen and industry knowledge. In addition to our extensive background in aviation-related legal matters, a number of our aviation lawyers have degrees in engineering, experience as pilots or have worked in other areas of the industry. Several of our team members have experience serving in government regulatory and investigative agencies. Members of our team are frequently invited to speak at U.S. and international aviation conferences. Additionally, many of our lawyers hold leadership positions in aviation sections of bar associations and industry organizations.

Aviation Matters

Our team regularly counsels clients on legal issues that are specific to the aviation industry, including:

• aircraft accident investigations and litigation
• aircraft financing and leasing
• aviation regulation
• aviation policy
• business aviation
• commercial litigation
• licensing and certification of air carrier operations
• leasing land and airport space
• major accident response
• negotiating slot agreements
• structuring operations
• handling NTSB and FAA investigations
• representing clients before other government agencies
• product liability
• providing ongoing support for our clients' operations, including the handling of arbitrations and litigation of commercial disputes and multidistrict litigation of claims resulting from accidents
• safety risk management
• space technology

Operational Issues

In addition to counseling clients on aviation matters, we also provide guidance on operational issues that are common to every business, including:

• antitrust issues
• contracts
• environmental issues
• imports/exports
• bankruptcy and restructuring
• insurance
• intellectual property
• labor and employment
• public policy
• sales and purchases
• security
• tax