Aviation Law

Aviation Law

Our aviation law practice provides comprehensive legal services to airlines, airports, and aviation service providers in Uganda and the East African region. We advise on regulatory compliance, aircraft financing and leasing, liability issues, and air service agreements. Our team has extensive experience navigating the Civil Aviation Authority's requirements and international aviation treaties.

We represent clients in disputes involving air carrier liability, passenger rights, and aviation insurance claims. Our services include drafting and negotiating aircraft purchase agreements, maintenance contracts, and ground handling agreements. We also assist with airport development projects and advise on aviation security regulations and compliance matters.

With Uganda's growing aviation sector, we help clients navigate the complex legal landscape of air transport operations. Our expertise covers wet and dry leasing arrangements, aviation finance transactions, and regulatory approvals for new routes and operations. We work closely with government agencies to ensure our clients meet all licensing and operational requirements.

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We have particular expertise in aircraft financing transactions, having advised on numerous deals involving export credit agency financing and capital markets structures.

Our team regularly assists with airport concession agreements, ground handling contracts, and fuel supply agreements for major regional airlines.

We maintain close working relationships with Uganda's Civil Aviation Authority and have successfully obtained numerous route rights and operating permits for clients.