Bennett Jones LLP

Bennett Jones LLP is a leading aviation group focused on financing matters such as aircraft purchasing and sales, financing, leasing and debt restructuring. The team is also noted for its experience in aviation disputes and representing aviation infrastructure consortiums in issues regarding fuel facilities and project development. The firm’s clients consist of Canadian airlines, aircraft operators, financiers, aircraft leasing companies and aircraft manufacturers. The firm also represents clients in litigation involving maintenance standards and aircraft crashes. The Calgary-based practice is led by Patrick Brennan KC, a financing specialist with expertise in aviation law. Co-head Noriko Shimura also sits in Calgary and is sought out for her knowledge on aircraft financing and leasing transactions.