Aviation

ECOVIS Bondar & Bondar is widely acknowledged to be one of the leading aviation law firms in Ukraine.

Our aviation lawyers are committed to maintaining an exceptional level of awareness regarding developments and challenges in the aviation industry. We constantly monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies, allowing us to proactively adapt and remain at the forefront of the aviation sector.

Our team has significant experience in legal, commercial and regulatory matters affecting the aviation industry of Ukraine. We advise our clients on their day-to-day operational issues as well as on complex transactions and strategic development.

For over 25 years our aviation lawyers have been involved in many of the most significant M&A, financing, tax, dispute resolution and antitrust cases in the industry. Airlines, airline joint ventures, airports, ground handling service providers, manufacturers, maintenance facilities, business aviation operators, financial institutions and governmental authorities rely on the combination of understanding of the aviation industry and global strengths that we offer.

We are regularly asked by regulating authorities to contribute to the development of aviation law and regulation in Ukraine. We actively engage in shaping a robust legislative framework, advocating for the implementation of the best regulatory practices and standards within the Ukrainian aviation sector.

In particular, our specialists took part in the development of draft regulations, amendments and additions to them, including: the Air Code of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On Transport”, the Law of Ukraine “On Licensing”, resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on licensing and insurance, Aviation Rules of Ukraine regarding airport certification, access to the ground handling market, granting rights/assignments to operate airlines, rules for air transportation of passengers and baggage, certification of operators, the National Transport Strategy of Ukraine for the period until 2030 and Strategy for the Development of Aviation Transport and Airports, recommendations for the management of state-owned enterprises of Ukraine in terms of managing enterprises in the aviation industry, international agreements on air services.

We also closely cooperate with local industry focused organizations. Collaborating with such organizations provides us and our clients with numerous advantages, including access to expertise, networking opportunities, resources and advocacy influence. These benefits ultimately lead to excellent client service and a stronger position within the legal market.