None other law firm in India has the deep experience in aviation and airports law that MVKini offers. The Firm has played a key role in the transformation of the sector from a state-owned monopoly to one of the dynamic drivers of India’s growth and liberalisation.
MVKini has been involved at every phase of the sector’s growth. The Firm is retained by the national carrier Air India and has negotiated the sale and purchase and resale of its Boeing and Airbus aircrafts as well as joint venture agreements. MVKini advises private airlines seeking approvals from the Directorate of Civil Aviation and the negotiation and vetting of code share agreements. Other work includes the drafting of agreements on software, in-flight entertainment, flight simulators and payment gateway facilities. As well as being an expert in the Indian aviation sector and the country’s leading advisor in crash enquiries, the Firm advises on international aviation treaties and protocols.
Key transactions
- Negotiated and drafted contracts for leading aviation company to purchase 68 commercial aircrafts valued at US$7 billion, from the Boeing Company, USA.
- Advised leading aviation company on the framework agreement with the Boeing Company, for setting up a maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at SEZ, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Represented leading aviation company before the Court of Inquiry into the cause of the accident on 22.05.2010 at Mangalore Airport.
- Assisted the largest Russian helicopter operator, in the set-up of a private limited company in India and helped it to obtain approvals from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
- Assisted leading aviation company to set up its subsidiary for low-cost airline business.
- Vetted the aircraft sale agreements, aircraft operating lease agreements and supporting documentation relating to seven Airbus A-320-200 aircraft.
Key People Ravi Kini