As a Kenyan law firm, we provide specialized legal services in Aviation Law, combining regulatory insight with commercial and transactional support. Our work spans compliance, aircraft financing, litigation, passenger claims, aviation insurance, and international aviation conventions. We advise both domestic and international clients in alignment with Kenyan law, the Civil Aviation Act, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) regulations, and global aviation treaties such as the Chicago Convention, Montreal Convention, and Cape Town Convention.
Aircraft Registration and Deregistration:
Advising on registration of aircraft in Kenya under the KCAA registry
Assisting with deregistration and re-registration during sale, lease, or export
Air Service Licensing:
Assisting airlines and aviation operators in acquiring air service licenses and permits from KCAA
Advisory on maintenance organization approvals, AMO certifications, and AOCs (Air Operator Certificates)
Regulatory Compliance Audits:
Conducting legal audits to ensure compliance with aviation safety, airworthiness, crew licensing, and operational standards
Aircraft Purchase, Sale, and Lease Agreements:
Drafting and reviewing sale, lease, charter, and hire-purchase agreements
Structuring wet leases, dry leases, ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) contracts
Aircraft Finance and Security Documentation:
Advising lenders and lessors on aircraft financing structures
Preparing security instruments (mortgages, liens, charges) and registering them with KCAA and the International Registry under the Cape Town Convention
Aircraft Importation and Customs Advisory:
Advising on aircraft import procedures, duty waivers, and compliance with KRA and KCAA protocols
Insurance Policy Review and Claims Advisory:
Reviewing hull, passenger liability, cargo, and third-party aviation insurance policies
Advising on claims for loss, damage, or delay under aviation policies
Aviation Reinsurance and Dispute Management:
Supporting insurers and reinsurers in aviation-related disputes, especially involving catastrophic loss or complex liability scenarios
Aviation Accident and Incident Investigations:
Representing clients in inquiries and proceedings related to air crashes, emergency landings, and airspace violations
Litigation in Aviation Claims:
Representing airlines, passengers, insurers, and ground operators in claims involving:
Passenger injury or death
Baggage loss or damage
Flight delays and cancellations
Cargo disputes
Montreal Convention and International Claims:
Advising on liability under international conventions relating to air travel, including compensation limits and jurisdiction
Advisory on Passenger Compensation:
Assisting airlines in complying with obligations for compensation under domestic and international laws
Advising passengers on claims for denied boarding, flight delays, lost luggage, or personal injury
Consumer Protection Compliance:
Ensuring airline practices align with Kenya’s Consumer Protection Act and KCAA guidelines
Airport Concessions and Operations:
Drafting and negotiating agreements with Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and other aviation infrastructure operators
Ground Handling and Support Services:
Structuring legal frameworks for catering, refueling, cargo handling, and maintenance contracts
Slot Allocation and Airspace Use:
Advising on air traffic rights, slot access disputes, and regulatory restrictions
Drone Registration and Permits:
Assisting clients in acquiring KCAA licenses for commercial and recreational drone use
Drone Operations Compliance:
Advising on airspace use, privacy, data protection, and safety regulations
Dispute Resolution and Incident Reporting:
Representing clients in disputes related to unauthorized drone flights, crashes, or data breaches
Aircrew Employment Contracts:
Drafting contracts for pilots, engineers, flight attendants, and other aircrew in compliance with labor and aviation laws
Disciplinary and Regulatory Issues:
Advising on disciplinary action, safety breaches, and crew misconduct investigations
Collective Bargaining and Union Relations:
Assisting airlines with negotiations involving aviation unions and regulatory bodies
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs):
Advising on EIAs for airport expansion or aviation infrastructure projects
Compliance with ICAO and National Standards:
Advising on CO₂ emissions tracking, noise abatement, and fuel efficiency under ICAO CORSIA and other programs
Workshops and Seminars:
Providing legal training for airline legal departments, aircrew, regulators, and aviation insurers on compliance and risk management
Legal Bulletins and Regulatory Alerts:
Delivering timely updates on changes to KCAA regulations, international aviation treaties, and dispute resolution frameworks