Trowers & Hamlins LLP brings together a number of areas of expertise, including corporate, litigation and real estate, to advise aviation sector clients on matters ranging from aircraft finance to airport development and disputes arising from such matters. Practice head Sam Folley is a real estate specialist, advising airports on the construction of new facilities and advising on planning permission, including to allow additional aircraft movements.
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Testimonials
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- 'Broad knowledge and skill set.'
- 'Sam Folley is the primary contact for us. Execellent historical knowledge of the lease obligations linked to the business which are quite involved.'
- 'Very responsive and reliable. Able to provide its opinion on an immediate basis.'
Key clients
- Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad
- Farnborough Airport Limited
- Gulf Air Group Holding BSC(c)
- AAL Group Limited
- Liverpool Airport Limited
- Bahrain International Airport
- West of England Aerospace Forum
- Specialist Aviation Services
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel for Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad, which together with its wholly-owned subsidiary MAHB (Mauritius) Private Limited, divested its 11% stake in GMR Hyderabad International Limited to GMR Airports (Singapore) Pte.
- Advising Farnborough Airport Limited in respect of the installation of rooftop solar arrays across multiple buildings at the airport.
- Acted for Farnborough Airport Limited on a new lease of maintenance sheds to facilitate a wider transaction between Vista Aircraft Maintenance Farnborough Limited and Dassault Aviation Business Services UK, LTD.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sam Folley