Global Aviation News

L2b Aviation’s member firm in Germany has recently gone through a merger, making it one of the largest medium-sized companies on the attorney market in Germany.  Read their Press Release to learn more. On 1 May 2018 our merger will be officially finalised, and our company now has the joint name ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN with […]

Germany April 18 2018 On March 20 2018 the Federal Supreme Court issued a decision (X ZR 25/17) regarding the right to a refund of the ticket price following the cancellation of non-refundable tariffs. The full reasoning of the verdict has not yet been published; however, the main arguments have been summarised. Facts The plaintiff […]

The formal agreement on 30 November 2017 on the merger of both firms to merge creates a globally connected law firm with a presence in four of the most important German business centers– and optimally connected world-wide. The merger becomes effective in economic terms as from 1 January 2018.  In spring 2018 Dabelstein & Passehl (8 partners, 29 fee earners) will be joining the market from six […]

By Alina Nassar with Nassar Abogados, in Costa Rica As of January 1, 2018, the Costa Rican Tax Authorities began with the collection of the new Tax on Legal Entities (“Tax”). This annual tax (from January 1 to December 31) applies to all commercial companies, branches of foreign companies, their representatives and individual limited liability […]

Fornesa Abogados is pleased to announce that, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary from its foundation, it changes its name to “Augusta Abogados” and updates its corporate image as of 1 January 2018. After a detailed analysis, which has been supported by prestigious experts, the new name links with the foundational roots of the firm and […]

Jakarta, Indonesia – December 19, 2017 – L2b Aviation is pleased to announce that Hanafiah Ponggawa & Partners (HPRP) recently joined its premier network of independent aviation law firms. HPRP is one of Indonesia’s premier law firms which is engaged in transnational practice. To meet the market’s hopes, HPRP endeavors to give clients active and strategic advisory […]

Santiago, Chile – July 18, 2017 –L2b Aviation is pleased to announce that Mackenna, Irarrázaval, Cuchacovich & Paz (MICP) recently joined its premier network of independent aviation law firms. MICP is a leading full-service boutique law firm that provides integral legal advice and support to its clients in the aviation and transport market with specialized attorneys in said […]

Norwegian Air Files for  Foreign Air Carrier Permit Based on Open Skies Agreement In December 2013, Norwegian Air International Ltd. («Norwegian»), an Irish subsidiary of Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA, Europe’s third largest low cost airline, filed an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation («DOT») in order to obtain a foreign air carrier permit. The […]

The prestigious law firm directories “Chambers And Partners” and “Legal 500” have decided to distinguish our Spanish Member Law Firm, Fornesa Abogados, among the best in Spain for certain practice areas. The directory “Chambers And Partners” lists the best law firms and lawyers in more than 180 countries. From the London head office, its team of more […]

by Serap Zuvin and Aybala Kurtuldu with Serap Zuvin Law Offices in Istanbul, Turkey   A Brief History Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc (“TAI”) is a commercial company, 54.49% shares of which are owned by Turkish Armed Forces Foundation and 45.45% by Undersecretariat for Defense Industries. TAI gained that shareholding structure back in 2005, following the […]