Aviation
We have more than 20 years
experience in the field of aviation. We provide interdisciplinary
consultation and representation in the diverse aspects of
aviation. Here are some examples of our activities in the
following areas:
- taxes
- sale and purchase
- customs
- registration
The following activities should be emphasized in particular:
- Comprehensive appraisal of the tax situation when
operating an aircraft
- Consultation and management in connection with the purchase
of an aircraft;
- Consultation and management during the certification of
an aircraft
- Registration/certification of aircrafts
- Comprehensive legal depiction of advantages/disadvantages
along with analysis of the suitability of various
certification models for the relevant flight operation;
- Analysis of the suitability of a re-flagging,
specifically USA/Cayman Islands/Bermuda;
- Optimization of the tax law and liability law-related
definition of the use of an aircraft;
- Analysis of the costs of using an aircraft taking into
consideration the economic feasibility of the usage;
- Analysis/consultation in view of customers, in particular
handling of technical matters related to the import or
export of aircrafts;
- Financing of aircrafts;
- Foundation and management of aircraft sharing and/or
handling companies;
- Design and elaboration of contracts between the sharing
company, owner as well as users of the aircraft;
- Comprehensive handling of insurance damages in connection
with air traffic accidents;
- Administrative offenses against carriers and pilots;
- Contractual consultation and negotiation management of aircraft
purchase contracts;
- Monitoring of the delivery/acceptance of aircrafts;
- Expert appraisal in connection with the financing of aircrafts;
comprehensive depiction of the securities to be registered
to an aircraft along with the possibilities of
enforcement
The aim of our activities is to regularly find an efficient
and practicable solution for operating the aircraft within
the relevant environment. Thereby, in accordance with the wishes of
the client, our work extends beyond mere consultation in
connection with a specific case. Our office has been managing
the aviation departments of a number of clients now for years while ensuring
seamless communication between the aviation department, the pilots
and the aviation administration.
Schäfer & Partner disposes of an aeronautic technology department
We operate our own business aircraft. A number of our attorneys
have pilot's licenses.
Contact partners:
Attorney Dr. Heinz Schäfer
Attorney Jens-Dietrich Schoop
Attorney André Düwel
Attorney Sebastian könig