Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan Lewis is a global law firm that provides legal counsel to the aviation and aerospace sectors. Founded in 1873, the firm stands on more than 150 years of history. It serves clients from over 30 offices located across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The firm is headquartered in New York City.

The firm employs more than 2,200 lawyers and legal professionals. It advises a wide range of clients, from established global Fortune 100 companies to early stage startups. The firm maintains offices in major hubs of commerce, law, and government around the world. This global footprint allows the firm to respond quickly to client needs across time zones.

Morgan Lewis focuses on several segments of the aviation industry. Its lawyers work with aircraft and engine manufacturers, airline operators, and business and private aircraft clients. The firm also represents aviation commercial suppliers and aviation investors, lessors, and financiers. The aerospace and defense sector is another focus area. The firm also advises on emerging technology and artificial intelligence in aerospace and defense.

The firm offers corporate, transactional, litigation, and regulatory services. In aviation finance, it assists with aircraft acquisition and leasing transactions. The litigation team handles aviation related disputes. For regulatory matters, the firm guides clients through Federal Aviation Administration rules and international mandates. It also manages mergers, acquisitions, and corporate deals within the aerospace sector. It helps clients structure and negotiate complex agreements.

Morgan Lewis provides risk management, compliance assessments, and planning for aviation operations. The firm helps clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes. It structures and negotiates complex financing deals. It also represents clients in federal and state courts. The firm stays current on shifts in the legal landscape so clients receive timely guidance.

The firm has offices in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Riyadh. It advises on cross border investments and regional regulatory requirements. The firm offers multilingual counsel and works across the Gulf Cooperation Council, Levant, North Africa, and South Asia. It handles major cross border disputes and investigations involving sanctions and regulatory issues.

In addition to aviation, Morgan Lewis serves industries such as energy, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, technology, transportation, and retail. The firm aims to help clients address current challenges and anticipate future needs across rapidly changing markets. It works to advance client interests efficiently.

Services

• Aerospace & Defense
• Aircraft & Engine Manufacturers
• Airline Operators
• Aviation
• Aviation Commercial Suppliers
• Aviation Investors, Lessors & Financiers
• Business & Private Aircraft
• Aerospace & Defense Emerging Tech & AI
• Administrative Law & Federal Agencies
• Commercial Contracts