The aviation sector has experienced enormous change and development in the past 10 years which has forced the market to develop rapidly. Deregulation and liberalisation has occurred across the entire sector, including airports. Moreover air-travel has changed significantly through the emergence of the so-call “no frills” carriers. Added to this a partial decrease in the numbers of passengers has increased competition enormously.

Bird & Bird’s International Aviation Group comprises over 30 lawyers spread across eight countries many of whom have spent long periods of their careers working in the industry dealing with real and everyday issues. All members of the Group have an in-depth knowledge of the aviation & aerospace sector and its peculiarities.

Our Aviation lawyers in Germany have acted for airlines and airport operators as well as service providers active in aviation (e.g. ground handlers and catering businesses among others).

We provide a full range of aviation focused legal services both in Germany and internationally. Working as a single team we are able to provide a seamless service covering the many areas of law that impact the sector: corporate, commercial, employment, IT, patent, trademark, competition, public procurement and regulation, licensing and outsourcing.