YYZlaw

YYZlaw is a law firm that works on Canadian aviation and travel law. It gives legal advice to the aviation and travel industries. The firm says it was founded by Bill Clark in 1999 and was formerly called Clark and Company. Its phone numbers use Toronto area codes.

The firm lists five main areas of work. Aircraft Transactions covers the purchase, sale, lease, management and financing of aircraft. Tax Advice covers aircraft deals, company structures for owning aircraft, luxury tax, excise tax and importing aircraft. Aviation Regulatory Compliance helps foreign airlines that fly to Canada and people who want to set up and run a Canadian airline. It also covers aircraft registration. Mergers and Acquisitions covers airlines, maintenance companies and flying schools. Travel Industry Licensing covers provincial rules and licences for travel agencies and wholesalers.

Its main clients include business aircraft owners and operators, aircraft lessors and lessees, scheduled and charter airlines that fly into Canada, domestic air carriers and Canadian aerospace companies. The site says other corporate law firms often hire it for specific aviation deals or rules questions. It also works with lawyers who handle aircraft and travel court cases.

The firm takes part in several trade groups. These include the Air Transport Association of Canada, the Canadian Association of Tour Operators, the Canadian Business Aviation Association, the Helicopter Association of Canada, the National Business Aviation Association and Unmanned Systems Canada.

The website has an insights blog and a resource library. The library lists aircraft finance contacts, management companies, industry groups, regulators and escrow services. A contact form is available.