Comprehensive Legal and Commercial Expertise in Aviation and Emergency Services
At Broadmay, we pride ourselves on our extensive legal and practical commercial expertise, which positions us as a leading partner for organizations operating in the aviation and emergency services sectors. Our team is equipped to advise on a wide range of matters, ensuring that you receive comprehensive support tailored to your specific needs.
Areas of Expertise
Our diverse experts have advised on and helped to execute:
- Search and Rescue (SAR) and gap SAR operations
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Sale and leasebacks, as well as asset finance
- Acquisition and integration of operators
- Joint ventures and entry into new country markets
- Export controls, including ITAR and Dual-Use Regulations
- Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations
- Aircraft registration and regulatory matters, including Mods/Part 145 compliance
- Contract negotiations for aviation services, ground handling, and Dry and Wet Leases
- Training services and safety equipment provision
- Aircraft groundings and associated legal issues
Examples of Our Lawyers’ Work
While our experts’ portfolios are extensive, here are a few examples that illustrate the breadth and depth of our capabilities:
- Bristow Helicopters: Our experts advised on key part so the UK Search and Rescue Contract involving S92 helicopters, which included the development of eight new bases on brownfield sites. Our experience in these significant matters highlights our commitment to supporting projects of national importance.
- Aircraft Transactions: Our team has successfully guided clients in aircraft purchases from industry leaders such as Sikorsky, Airbus, and Agusta/Leonardo, as well as in the sale and leaseback of EMS aircraft across Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Kenya, and Japan.
- Training Facilities: We assisted clients in acquiring and establishing training facilities, including the acquisition and installation of new simulators to enhance operational readiness.
- Operator Integration: We managed the acquisition and integration of an aviation operator, providing ongoing support to ensure smooth operations post-acquisition.
- Management Buyout Guidance: Our team advised the management of a well-known helicopter company on a proposed management buyout, navigating the complexities of the transaction with expertise.
- Regulatory Compliance: We provided comprehensive guidance on export controls and ITAR regulations, particularly concerning Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) technologies.
- Grounding Issues: Our legal counsel was instrumental during the grounding of the EC225 aircraft due to gearbox failure, including managing claims against Eurocopter (as it was known).
- Global Commercial Agreements: We offered legal counsel on commercial agreements worldwide, including Wet and Dry Leases, Aviation Services Agreements, and Ground Handling Operations, ensuring compliance with international regulations.
- Safety Services: Our team advised on the provision of safety equipment, including MK51 lifejackets for pilots and other essential safety-related support services.
- General Legal Support: We provide ongoing legal support to helicopter lessors and operators, addressing employee matters, powers of attorney, corporate governance, compliance training, and maintaining a strong focus on safety.
- Technical Overhaul Advisory: We advised on matters related to defective gearboxes, including epicyclic and combiner overhauls, ensuring that our clients meet regulatory standards and maintain operational integrity.
Your Trusted Partner
With a deep understanding of the aviation and emergency services sectors, Broadmay is committed to delivering practical, innovative solutions that empower your organization to navigate the complexities of the industry. Our expertise enables us to serve as your trusted partner, supporting you through every challenge and opportunity that arises.