Charles Dumont De Chassart
DLA PiperDLA Piper stands out for its widespread expertise in the aviation sector, with a particular strength in relation to EU-regulatory matters. The practice is also well versed in advising clients hailing from the high-tech aerospace industry as well as work relating to airports. Bob Martens specialises in public law and jointly leads the team with restructuring partner Ilse Van de Mierop; both are active on non-contentious and dispute matters in this space. Charles Dumont De Chassart fields a broad aviation practice which includes corporate and restructuring work as well as litigation.
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Key clients
- Sabena Aerospace Engineering SA
- SABCA SA
- Orizio SA
- Sabena Engineering Brussels SA
- skeyes
- Maintenance Aero Maroc SA
- Flying Group Lux SA
- Sabena SA
- NV Aviapartner Holding
- NV Aviapartner Belgium
- Emirates Airlines
Work highlights
- Acted for Sabena Engineering Brussels in relation to its acquisition of a 70% stake in Aircamo Aviation Ltd and Aircamo Engines Ltd.
- Acted for SABCA SA and SABCA Limburg in the development of key agreements (between the three industrial partners involved in the project) for the production of certain components of the new F-35 fighter jet.
- Represented Skeyes, the Belgian air navigation and air traffic service provider, in relation to critical or strategic public procurement procedures and in litigation proceedings.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bob Martens, Ilse Van de Mierop