Aviation and Shipping

Since its establishment, ALC has grown rapidly to become a highly-specialized law firm with strong experience and skills. Recognized for legal innovation and pragmatic advice, our team has the knowledge, diligence and ambition to get the job done.

We have been providing legal services to both international and local companies in aviation and shipping since 2013. Our services include:

1. Acting for charter party owners on claims by ship owners for demurrage;
2. Acting for cargo owners over claims regarding shipping incidents;
3. Checking documentation for aircraft purchases and operations;
4. Helping flight claim companies in recoveries for passengers;
5. Assisting with sale and rent of a full range of aviation and shipping equipment;

In particular, one of our most successful international experiences in this field is about the Azerbaijanian market, in which we provided the following:

1. Legal aid to several major international airlines for their operations in Azerbaijan;
2. Legal services to a local transport and distribution company;
3. Advice to an aircraft manufacturer for leasing agreements with an Azerbaijan airline;
4. Advice to an Azerbaijan airline on operational and commercial agreements;
5. Review of aircraft distribution agreements of a major distributor in Azerbaijan;
6. Full legal support for setting up local Azerbaijan airlines, including licensing negotiations and relevant contracts;

Advice to an international building contractor on prospective works at local Azerbaijan airports and assistance in negotiations;