Expert opinion on applicable passenger protection regulations in Switzerland

Issued an expert opinion in foreign court proceedings issued by an airline attempting to recover the compensation paid to passengers as a result of its aircraft having been damaged on the ground.

Drone manufacturing regulations

Advised the manufacturer of drones used on state missions regarding the applicable manufacturing/certification standards.

Passenger Claims

Handling passenger claims for an airline client (flight cancellation in the Covid 19 context).

Expert Opinion on sovereign immunity of airports as a result of international air law

Issued an expert opinion in court proceedings regarding the seizure of airport and air navigation service charges collected by IATA on behalf of a state.

Aircraft Purchase

Comprehensively advised a HNWI on purchase, financing and operation of a Gulfstream G500 aircraft.

Philippe Wenker

Aircraft Attachment

Attachment of two corporate aircraft to secure claims arising out of a commercial dispute.

Sanctions, etc.

Advised an aviation manufacturer on various issues relating to sanctions, anti-money laundering and competition regulations.

Aviation Contracts

Advised an aviation manufacturer on the drafting of various contract templates for supplier and customer relationships in the defence industry.

Conditions of Carriage

Drafted conditions of carriage and other GTC for a business aviation client.

Aircraft Insurance Claim

Advice to an aviation insurer on denial of coverage due to illegal aircraft operation.

Air Operations

Advice to a foreign airline on the taking-up of Swiss operations (including AOC application process and traffic rights).

Aviation insurance policies

Advised an insurer on the wording and the regulatory implications of its aviation policies.

Nando Stauffer von May

Aircraft lien

Assisted an ambulance aircraft operator in connection with a threatened lien for allegedly not having paid fuel charges.

Passenger claims

Defended airlines and their insurers against passenger claims arising out of various incidents, including claims based on EU261.

Online sales of travel packages

Advised an airline on the regulatory requirements for the online sales of travel packages.

Marco Novoselac

General aviation accidents

Defended carriers and their insurers against claims by passengers and relatives.

Gold vanished in the air

Represented liability insurer in litigation following the theft of gold cargo during its carriage by air.

Traffic rights in non-scheduled operations

Advised an operator on traffic rights requirements for the non-scheduled commercial operation of a business jet fleet.

Gulfstream 650ER

Advised a bank on security to be granted by the borrower for the
re-financing of the aircraft.

B787 Dreamliner fire

Advised the insurers of a Swiss-based aircraft part manufacturer, on liability and procedural issues arising out of the fire of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner (USD 42M loss).

Bombardier Challenger CL605

Advised on purchase and import of aircraft.

Refinancing of a business jet

We advised a Swiss bank on the refinancing of a business jet. In particular, we drafted and negotiated all contractual documents.

Marco Novoselac

Online flight sales

We advised an airline on the regulatory requirements applicable to the online sales of flights and travel packages.

Marco Novoselac

Airline strategic alliance

We assisted two airlines on the competition law self-assessment of a strategic alliance, which included in particular a code-share agreement.

Marco Novoselac

Purchase of an Agusta AW139

We advised a company on the purchase of an Agusta AW139 helicopter. We were, in particular, involved in reviewing and negotiating the aircraft purchase agreement, and clarifying related VAT-issues.

Marco Novoselac

Purchase of a Falcon Dassault 900LX

We advised a client on the purchase of Falcon Dassault 900LX Jet, including reviewing and negotiating the aircraft purchase agreement.

Marco Novoselac

Purchase of a Bombardier Global 6000

We advised a company on the purchase of a Bombardier Global 6000 Jet, including reviewing and negotiating the aircraft purchase agreement.

Marco Novoselac

BBJ Sale

We advised a family office on the sale of a Boeing Business Jet.

Marco Novoselac