Transportation, Aviation & Logistics

At Arnecke Sibeth Dabelstein (ASD), we pursue the concept of a one-stop store and, with over 40 lawyers, advise companies in the aviation, freight forwarding, logistics and travel industry comprehensively and across all legal fields in all legal matters from A to Z: We set up and restructure companies, represent them before the authorities, support ongoing operations by drafting contracts and conditions of carriage, but also do not shy away from (arbitration) court disputes if no solution can be reached by mutual agreement.

It goes without saying that we operate on an interdisciplinary basis and offer you a combination of practical experience from day-to-day operations in the industry with related legal topics, e.g. from insurance and antitrust law, employment, corporate and data protection law as well as intellectual property law. Thanks to our international networks, we can also provide qualified advice in other countries.

Airlines

Advising international airlines (cargo and passenger) and other companies in the aviation industry (lessors, banks and insurance companies) is one of our firm's traditional areas of practice.

We also advise innovative companies in the travel industry (booking platforms, fulfillment agencies, consolidators, etc.) in connection with aspects of distribution and data protection law and the requirements of the IATA (International Air Transport Association).

Transport & Logistics

We offer all players along the logistics chain solutions from a single source and help you to keep an eye on logistical processes and transport law risks when optimizing production, purchasing, trade and distribution.

Whether it's a forwarding or freight contract, warehousing, packaging or order picking: our experienced team will support you in drafting contracts or formulating general terms and conditions as well as in handling claims, defending against claims for damages or enforcing recourse claims. We also represent you in obtaining permits or licenses and - if necessary - in criminal and administrative offence proceedings.

Financing & Leasing

We round off our advisory services in the field of transportation, aviation & logistics with support in the sale, financing and leasing of aircraft, particularly in the business and general aviation sector.In the case of regular cross-border transactions, the focus is on issues of registration and deletion together with any encumbrances under register lien law as well as VAT structuring.

The worldwide repossession of passenger aircraft and business jets and their engines in the event of the failure of financing and leasing has been successfully practiced for many years.

Our exclusive network of law firms and long-standing personal contacts guarantee global representation by aviation law specialists in every major jurisdiction.

However, our daily work also includes other special issues such as container, fleet or real estate leasing, e.g. in connection with infrastructure projects at German and international airports.