The Aerospace Legal Team is a distinguished commercial law firm specializing in the aerospace sector, offering comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique demands of aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, and related technology enterprises. Renowned for its expertise in negotiating OEM and tier 1 contracts on every major current aircraft program, the firm stands out for its industry-specific knowledge and strategic approach to complex aerospace transactions.
With over 20 years of experience and recognition as a Top 100 firm in the Legal 500 for Corporate and Commercial work, the team provides robust, practical advice to businesses of all sizes—from startups to established industry leaders. Their client-focused methodology ensures tailored solutions that address both immediate legal needs and long-term commercial objectives, with a strong emphasis on protecting intellectual property, managing risk, and facilitating growth in highly regulated environments.
Services Offered
- Corporate Services
- Business Succession (supporting exit strategies)
- Business Start-up (formations, agreements, premises)
- Employee Ownership Trusts (business sales and conversions)
- Finance, Investment & Security Agreements (business funding arrangements)
- Insolvency, Restructuring & Demergers (liquidation, winding down, reorganizations)
- Joint Venture Agreements (contracts for joint business enterprises)
- Management Buy-Outs & Buy-Ins (management team business purchases)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Sales (sale or purchase of companies and business assets)
- Shareholder & Partnership Agreements (agreed provisions for business owners)
- Commercial Contracts and Agreements (drafting and negotiating business documents)
- Intellectual Property Assets (management and protection of business IP)
- Franchising & Licensing (franchise and license agreements)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR and privacy laws compliance)
- Terms & Conditions of Business (customer contracts and service level agreements)
- Commercial Property services including Agricultural Land (sales and purchases)
- Alternative Land Usage (energy farms, telecom leases, wayleaves)
- Buying & Selling Commercial Property (transfer of business premises)
- Corporate Support Work (property support for business transactions)
- Letting & Leasing Business Premises (legal support for landlords and tenants)
- Real Estate Finance (commercial lending secured against property)
- Pension Schemes (property purchases through pension schemes)
- Residential Development (land acquisition, site-setup, plot sales for developers)
- Property Title Management (rights of way, title defects, license to assign)
- Employment & HR services including Employee Conflicts & Tribunals)
- Settlement Agreements (advice for employers and employees)
- HR Advice & Guidance (managing day-to-day HR requirements)
- Policies, Procedures & Contracts (staff handbooks, manuals, employment contracts)
- Employment Rights Bill (preparing employers for legislative changes)
- Redundancy & TUPE Advice (support for business sales and restructures)
- Senior Executives (employment advice for high-level employees)
- Business Disputes including Debt Recovery (commercial debt collection)
- Commercial Contract Disputes (advice and representation)
- Intellectual Property Disputes (IP, trademark, copyright disputes)
- Restrictive Covenant Disputes (breach of covenant and damages claims)
- Shareholder & Partnership Disputes (disputes among directors, shareholders, partners)
- Commercial Property Disputes (landlord and tenant disputes)
- Professional Negligence Claims (bringing or defending claims of bad advice)
- Aerospace-specific contract negotiation (OEM and tier 1 agreements)
- IT & Telecoms legal services
- Renewable Energy contracts
- Warehousing & Logistics legal support
The firm serves clients across Leicester, the East Midlands, and throughout the UK, with particular recognition in SME Corporate/M&A and Real Estate practices. It is also one of the first employee-owned law firms in the region, reinforcing its commitment to independence and client-centered service.
