MLL Legal employs a ‘proactive approach’ to support financial institutions, manufacturers, lessors and operators with matters relating to transport litigation and aircraft financing as well as regulatory and tax issues. The team is co-headed by Dunja Koch, who has expertise in all aviation matters, and Karin Oberlin, who specialises in transportation finance. Dimitri Rotter assists clients in matters concerning aviation tax. Dmitry A Pentsov advises foreign aircrafts on all legal issues relating to its Swiss operations.
Testimonials
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‘The firm has a very proactive approach to matters. High-quality work.’
‘Dunja Koch is on top of things and is very responsive. It is also a pleasure to work with Andrea Trost. Very knowledgeable and responsive too.’
Key clients
- Oaktree Capital Management
- Mizuho Bank
- ELFC
- Avolon Aerospace Leasing Limited
- Merx Aviation
- Sanad Aerospace
- Viking Air
- Global Jet Capital
- Westpac Banking Corporation
- Dassault Aviation
- ABC Maritime AG
- Dufour Aerospace
- PK Airfinance
- ING Bank N.V., Singapore branch
Work highlights
- Assisted Sanad Aero with respect to a broad range of legal issues related to Swiss and international operations of Sanad, incl. Its Swiss subsidiary Sanad Aero Solutions GmbH
- Advised Westpac Banking Corporation on an aircraft financing transaction for Pel-Air Aviation, Australian air ambulance company purchasing a Pilatus aircraft that was being refurbished in Switzerland for their purpose.
- Assisted Merx Aviation Finance in connection with a lease of an Airbus A319 to be delivered to Chair Airlines Switzerland.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dunja Koch, Karin Oberlin