Aviation
Our Aviation team is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, related entities, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals to navigate the complexities of private aircraft ownership and operation. From aircraft transactions to SEC compliance and tax planning, we provide legal strategies tailored to our clients’ unique flight path.
Navigating regulatory turbulence with confidence
Owning and operating an aircraft isn’t an average business venture – it requires strategic planning to manage risks ensure compliance with evolving federal and state regulations. Our team works closely with clients to structure whole and fractional ownership arrangements, ensure compliance with FAA, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and SEC regulations, and align aviation assets with broader business objectives. Whether managing risk, optimizing tax strategies, or securing the right insurance coverage, we help clients keep aviation assets on course.
Legal solutions to keep aviation business soaring
We’re committed to making our clients’ experience as smooth as their smoothest flight. With deep experience in Federal Aviation Regulations and FAA compliance, we help clients create structures to turn their aircrafts into smart business assets while minimizing tax risk.
We provide strategic counsel across key areas, including:
- Regulatory compliance: We have our finger on the pulse of the latest TSA and Patriot Act requirements to guide clients through joint ownership arrangements, leasing agreements, and management frameworks.
- Tax optimization: We effectively advise on federal, state, and local tax planning, helping to craft plans addressing depreciation, personal use, sales taxes, and more to increase the value of aviation investments.
- Financing solutions: We are experienced in advising on federal, state, and local tax planning to structure depreciation, personal use, and sales tax strategies that enhance the value of aviation investments.
- International operations: We’re well-versed in international operations, helping clients handle registrations, foreign private charters, and the ins and outs of export compliance to avoid unexpected headwinds.
With a strong command of the legal and business considerations specific to the aviation industry, our team delivers pragmatic solutions to help keep aircraft operations efficient, compliant, and ready for takeoff.