The transport and aviation team at VISCHER regularly represents airline companies in their core business as well as in associated matters in the regulatory and financing sphere. The team often assists clients in contract negotiations with travel offices, air-traffic authorities and airport operators. In addition, it advises them on the leasing, buying, and selling of aircraft. Peter Kühn, who leads the team, assists domestic and foreign clients with aviation law, as well as related corporate and contract issues. Christoph Niederer has experience working on major transport and aviation matters with a focus on cross-border tax and social security issues.
Testimonials
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‘I highly recommend VISCHER. They have the necessary size and expertise to address all legal matters at a very high level. Despite their extensive capabilities, their legal advice and the relationship with their advisors remain very personal and tailored to our individual needs. Their commitment to excellence and personalized service truly sets them apart.’
‘I highly recommend Peter Kühn, a specialist in transport and aviation law. He is highly responsive, providing answers that are always relevant, to the point, and considerate of the commercial aspects of the question. His expertise and dedication make him an invaluable asset in this field.’
Key clients
- Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.
- Deutsche Lufthansa AG
- Edelweiss Air
- LSG Sky Chefs Schweiz AG
- Lufthansa Technik AG
- Swiss Aviation Training AG
- Austrian Airlines AG
- DLH Fuel Company mbH
- Jet Aviation Ltd.
- Schweizerische Rettungsflugwacht (Rega)
- Export Development Canada
- Lufthansa AirPlus Servicekarten GmbH
- AirPlus International AG
- Swissterminal AG
- GXO Logistics
- Qatar Airways Group Q.C.S.C.
- Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (EAP)
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Swiss International Air Lines and various other Lufthansa group companies in relation to certain legal and tax matters in Switzerland.
- Advising and representing Jet Aviation Ltd in various litigation matters and transactional work.
- Advising and representing Qatar Airways group companies on their cross-border and Swiss business.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Kühn