Attracting client praise for its ‘proactive approach and thorough understanding of regulatory and commercial intricacies’, Dentons Link Legal stands out for its strength across the full spectrum of transactional regulatory, and contentious work. Handling airport expansion projects, airline disputes, and joint ventures, the team is also well-placed to advise on engine and aircraft purchases and leasing. Atul Sharma and Anand Srivastava jointly lead the practice; Sharma takes point on corporate litigations, while Srivastava is the name to note for transactional mandates. Also in the core team is Abhishek Sharma, a key name for arbitration proceedings.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Their proactive approach and thorough understanding of regulatory and commercial intricacies has consistently delivered results. The key strength of the firm is that it offers an unparalleled global reach with access to extensive resources and combines its global capabilities with deep local knowledge ensuring clients receive nuanced advice tailored to specific regional regulations and market conditions.’

  • ‘The firm excels in navigating complex regulatory matters, offers strategic advice on compliance with international and domestic aviation laws and serves the best outcomes. They also provide a wide range of legal advice on airlines, aircraft, pollution issues, and airport operators which enhances practical understanding of industry challenges and opportunities.’

Key clients

  • GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL)
  • Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)
  • SpiceJet Ltd.
  • GMR Goa International Airport Limited
  • WAISL Limited
  • SNV Aviation Private Limited (d/b as Akasa Air)
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • Big Charter Pvt. Ltd. (FlyBig)
  • Reliance Transport & Travel Pvt. Ltd.
  • IndianOil Skytanking Pvt. Ltd.
  • Bangalore International Airport Ltd.
  • IndoCorp Technologies Inc.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Atul Sharma, Anand Srivastava

Other key lawyers

Abhishek Sharma, Milind Jha