Hailed as an ‘outstanding aviation practice’, Kennedys remains a market-leading outfit in this space with a practice that covers the full gamut of aviation matters, including finance and leasing as well as disputes and damage claims. The firm counts a host of high-profile domestic and international companies in addition to government institutions amongst its client roster and acts for airlines, cargo companies, lessors, and insurers alike. Dimitri de Bournonville, who is particularly experienced in regulatory matters as well as aviation finance, purchase and leasing, heads the Brussels-based team. On associate level, the ’bright and upcoming’ Dries Deschuttere is a key name to note alongside Guillaume Mockel, with the latter joining in January 2023 from AdaStone Law.
Testimonials
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‘The firm has a lot of experience working with airlines.’
‘Dimitri de Bournonville acquired experience in-house before opening the practice and understands the needs of airlines.’
Key clients
- Ace Belgian Freighters
- AIG
Work highlights
- Appointed by the Belgian Government to assist the cabinet of the Minister of Transport and the Federal Administration of Mobility in relation to the renegotiation of the management contract between the Belgian State and Skeyes.
- Advised ASL Aviation Group on the third refinancing of its operations and fleet of aircraft by Goldman Sachs, including handling the security aspects, drafting and registration of aircraft and other assets pledge agreements and the issuing of the required legal opinions.