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Jason's practice focuses primarily on secured lending and structured finance transactions, with a particular emphasis on aviation, infrastructure and defence. He is Chair of the Firm’s Aviation & Aerospace group. Jason has represented various aircraft lessors, manufacturers and financiers on aircraft finance and commercial aviation matters. He regularly advises clients on aviation regulatory matters including Transport Canada audits and certifications as well as Canadian Transportation Agency matters relating to foreign investments. He has also represented both lenders and borrowers in domestic and international transactions, which have included asset-based lending, project finance, public-private partnerships and both public and private debt and capital markets offerings. He co-leads the Firm’s Drones initiative, advising clients on investment, certification and other regulatory matters.
Auriol’s expertise on aircraft finance, aviation commercial and regulatory law matters has made her the “go-to” trusted counsel to the leading lessors and financiers who support the Canadian commercial aircraft and airline industry. She regularly advises on related matters including in respect of airline work-out and loan restructuring and insolvency and bankruptcy related matters. Auriol also has considerable experience with regulatory issues relating to UAV operations and airport privatization and is the Co-Chair of the Blakes Drone Group. Auriol gained industry experience while working for a Canadian airline and is heavily involved in the Canadian aviation industry, including as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Hope Air, a Canadian charity which arranges free air transportation for Canadians travelling for medical reasons who have a financial need.