Bhargavi Gadre October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 For more than two decades, our firm has helped clients navigate the complex tides of shipping and maritime law in the UAE. From vessel finance and registration to insurance and cross-border disputes, we’ve built a reputation for precision, reliability, and deep sector knowledge. In April 2025, we took an exciting new step and launched our dedicated aviation practice. This marked a natural evolution of our expertise, as we expanded from the seas to the skies to meet the growing demand for specialized aviation legal services in the region. Lessons from the Sea In maritime law, every detail matters — the right registration, the correct financing structure, the careful balance of liabilities between owners, charterers, and financiers. Over the years, our team has advised on: • Asset finance and leasing structures involving international banks and lessors • Flag registration and mortgage filings across multiple jurisdictions • Insurance and liability management for high-value mobile assets • Dispute resolution and enforcement across international waters These principles translate seamlessly into aviation, where aircraft are, in essence, flying vessels governed by similar frameworks of ownership, financing, registration, and regulation. Why Aviation, and Why Now? The UAE’s aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth — from aircraft leasing and finance to the expansion of private jet and cargo markets. As Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to establish themselves as regional hubs for aviation commerce, there is a growing need for legal partners who understand both international aviation law and the UAE’s local regulatory environment. Building on our maritime heritage, our aviation practice combines deep experience in asset finance, registration, and insurance with sector-specific insight into aviation’s complex regulatory and commercial landscape. Meet Our Aviation Team Our aviation practice, launched in April 2025, includes professionals with a passion for aviation and a proven track record in complex cross-border aviation transactions. Manik Verma, Partner, and Bhargavi Gadre, Senior Associate, have been involved in: • Aircraft financing and leasing • Corporate structuring and GCAA registration • Regulatory & compliance in the UAE • Dispute resolution and repossession advice Together, we aim to deliver the same excellence and client trust that have defined our firm for over 20 years — now applied to the rapidly evolving world of aviation. The Journey Ahead From sea to sky, our mission remains constant: To help our clients navigate complexity wherever their business takes them. We are proud to support airlines, lessors, financiers, and aviation service providers across the UAE and beyond. Whether it’s a ship or an aircraft, success depends on strong legal foundations — and that’s exactly what we aim to deliver, now at 30,000 feet!
