Bennett Jones LLP
Bennett Jones LLP houses a strong practice that is well-versed in corporate financing, aircraft financing, leasing, acquisition, debt restructuring, compliance issues, litigation and regulatory matters. The group is routinely instructed by major airlines, aircraft operators and aircraft manufacturers for advice on purchase and sale agreements with manufacturers and for used aircraft. Aircraft leasing companies and financiers seek out the team for assistance with lease structures, aircraft purchase, lease novations, aircraft financing and aircraft security issues. The team also demonstrates adept handling of contentious matters, and has experience representing clients in litigation relating to maintenance standards and aircraft crashes. Calgary-based Patrick Brennan steers the practice and focuses on aircraft acquisition, dispositions and financings. Also stationed in Calgary, key partner Noriko Shimura majors on aircraft leasing and financing transactions.
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Key clients
- Flair Airlines
- ATB Financial
- Canadian Aviation Infrastructure Consortia
- Calgary Fuel Facilities
- Edmonton Fuel Facilities
- Halifax International Fuel Facilities
- International De-icing Facilities
- Hamilton Airport Fuel Facilities
- Kelowna Glycol Facilities
- Montreal International Fuel Facilities
- Ottawa International Fuel Facilities
- International De-icing Facilities
- Pearson International Fuel Facilities
- St. John’s Fuel Facilities
- Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities
- Winnipeg International Fuel Facilities
- Chorus Aviation
- Cygnet Aviation Academy
- Chorus Aviation Capital (Ireland)
- General Bank of Canada
- Jazz Aviation
- Voyageur Aviation
- Longview Aviation Capital
- Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS)
- Eagle Copters
- Viking Air
- de Havilland Aircraft of Canada
Work highlights
- Advised Flair on all of its aircraft lease negotiations, including the 2022 fleet expansion with the leasing and delivery of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
- Counsel to Chorus in connection with the first amendment and restatement, as well as the second amendment and restatement of Chorus's existing credit facility with The Bank of Nova Scotia as administrative agent.
- Counsel to a purchaser of a vintage aircraft who is commencing an action against an aircraft broker and aircraft maintenance company for falsely representing the safety and mechanical conditions of the aircraft prior during pre-purchase negotiations and inspection.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Patrick Brennan K.C.