Andrew Leece in Canberra heads up Clayton Utz‘s experienced team, which has an ‘excellent understanding of aviation and aviation business‘ and an ‘ability to respond to requests and issues quickly and effectively‘. James Kendal and senior associate Sarah Jones are prominent figures in the team and the pair are praised as ‘responsive and easy to work with, as well as being good technical lawyers’. More generally, the group is known for its expertise in the realm of transport and infrastructure projects, as well as having ‘a strong practical knowledge of the aviation industry‘.

HWL Ebsworth‘s large and experienced group has substantial experience in working closely with several capital city, regional and GA airports. In Sydney, Joe Hurley is the national head of firm's transport practice and Matthew Brooks is head of aviation. Recent standout mandates include handling airport use agreements with airlines, building and construction mandates, and commercial property and leasing issues, acting for a client base of major international, domestic and regional airlines and their insurers. Among the other active practitioners in the team is Richard Davis, who is often engaged in matters relating to the purchase, sale and financing of all types of aircrafts, and Kristin Hibbard, who is a key contact for aviation liability claims and recovery matters. Simon Liddy has retired.

Allens‘ aviation team is well known for its airport advisory work, leveraging its bases nationwide to assist a variety of national airport clients including Sydney airport, which is a key client of Julian Donnan. Former practice head Paul Telford and Emma Warren retired in December and July 2022 respectively; projects expert David Donnelly now heads up the team and also leads the national projects and development practice at the firm. Victoria Holthouse is another key partner in Sydney and specialises in real estate development work.

The aviation practice at Clyde & Co LLP ‘draws on a broad range of experience across transport and insurance’ to assist clients, including governments, with a range of complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. Melissa Tang stands out for her ‘extensive knowledge of aviation law, particularly the Montreal Convention‘. Since the research has concluded, Maurice Thompson departed the firm in January 2024.

Colin Biggers & Paisley‘s Melbourne-based transport and logistics practice has a range of experience across a variety of areas throughout the aviation sector. The group's diverse client roster incorporates insurers, airlines, aircraft and airport operators, freight forwarders, regulators, cargo exporters and importers. Andrew Tulloch, who leads the team, has a special interest in transport insurance mandates, and aviation insurance issues are also handled by the wider group. Tulloch is well supported by associate Tim Coghlan, who has a strong track record of dealing with claims stemming from aircraft accidents.

K&L Gates‘ aviation offering, which is primarily based in Brisbane, encompasses ‘team members who are knowledgeable and approachable‘. At the helm is Tom Young, who ‘has a strong understanding of the drivers for operators within the tourism industry’. The group has undertaken prominent work in the aviation market for airports and aviation clients relating to the aviation industry's recovery from the impact of Covid-19. The group also works on innovative space-based solar power solutions, leveraging the knowhow of its offices across the world. Young is well supported by associate Julie Brown.

Mills Oakley‘s lawyers are particularly engaged in leasing work, especially practice co-heads Gavin Douglas, who is a member of the corporate advisory team, and Rechelle Brost, who sits within the projects and construction teams. Douglas is experienced when it comes to operational contracts, investment issues and M&A, while Brost is a key practitioner in relation to the construction of buildings and infrastructure in the aviation industry. The group also offers clients access to specialist knowledge of the legislative requirements under the Airports Act.