Belgium
Transport
We provide full service legal support to the aviation, rail and
road carriage industries. Our team is recognised at a European
level and we work for clients all over Europe. We assist in EU as
well as in national matters, either directly or through our
international network of specialists in these fields.
We also assist in related matters such as travel, customs,
forwarders and Incoterms.
We have an in-depth knowledge of the regulations and legal rules
applying to these industries, which includes the following:
Regulatory
The transport sectors are governed by specialist laws and
regulations. We have an extensive know-how of the technical
regulations applying to each of these sectors, including compliance
procedures. We also deal with operating licences, certificates,
traffic rights and special operation authorisations such as slots.
We act on the adoption of these rules and develop compliance
programmes. We also advise on infrastructure and State Aid.
Finance
Aircraft and rail finance is subject to particular structures
and since specific securities and international conventions apply.
Approval process by the administration may also be relevant. We act
for both borrowers and operators.
Operational agreements
We have an extensive experience advising on all kind of lease,
charter, pooling and other specific commercial agreements that may
apply between operators and/or with the travel industry or with
forwarders in the cargo sector. When required, we also deal with
the approval process and competition assessment.
Liability and insurance
These industries are subject to similar long-standing liability
rules that are in constant evolution. These rules have resulted in
special insurance provisions, reflected in a market which heavily
relies on co-insurance and re-insurance. Our practice is recognised
all over Europe and we are involved in key cases.