Volatility of fuel prices and the costs of the European Union Emission Trading scheme (ETS) have challenged the European Aerospace and Aviation industry recently. This translates into huge pressure to replace old fleets with modern technology and fuel-efficient aircrafts.

The airport traffic in the region has fallen as a result of the economic instability. Conversely, new travel trends and a growing demand for overseas travel translates to a lack of time for Europe to keep up with the world’s biggest aviation hubs. The market thus forces the industry to apply cost-cutting measures while re-examining and optimizing business models by exiting unprofitable investments or consolidating services and infrastructure. It requires the industry players to identify sustainable growth opportunities.

This is where Dentons can help you.

Whichever strategy you have adopted to navigate through market uncertainty, you need an experienced advisor to assess the risks and find the most cost-effective business solutions for you.

Dentons’ multi-disciplinary, cross-border teams build upon years of experience representing leading airlines, aircraft and parts manufacturers, airport operators and service providers as well as insurers and financial sector players to provide you with the expertise you need to gain a competitive edge in the demanding aerospace and aviation environment.

Look to Dentons for effective solutions in the following areas:

• M&A and joint ventures
• Reorganization and restructuring
• Competition and regulatory
• Environmental compliance
• Aircrafts and leasing operations financing
• Commercial agreements
• Aircraft maintenance and lease contracts
• Insurance
• Dispute resolution and litigation

Recognition

Dentons brings home five awards at the CEE Legal Matters 2024 Deal of the Year Awards

April 2, 2025

Global law firm Dentons was recognized with five awards at the 2025 CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year Awards, including Deal of the Year in Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Latvia and Montenegro. The accolades are a testament to the quality of Dentons’ legal advice and the Firm’s leading role in the most important transactions in Central and Eastern Europe in 2024.

Jiří Tomola interviewed by Ekonom on successful restructuring of Smartwings airline

April 30, 2021

Partner Jiří Tomola, Head of Dentons’ Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice in Prague, participated in an exclusive interview with leading Czech weekly business journal Ekonom. In the in-depth interview, he talks about the successful out-of-court restructuring and CZK 2 billion refinancing which he led for Smartwings, the Czech Republic’s largest airline.

Belgrade Airport Concession Wins IJGlobal European Airports Deal of the Year 2018

March 21, 2019

Belgrade Airport Concession has been awarded the European Airports Deal of the Year 2018 at the IJGlobal’ annual awards ceremony becoming the first Serbian project to have ever been awarded this respected industry award.

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Insights

Ukraine strengthens state support for investment

September 22, 2023

Ukraine: In order to promote a more attractive investment climate in Ukraine, the Parliament of Ukraine amended the Law of Ukraine No. 1116-IX “On State Support for Investment Projects with Significant Investments in Ukraine”, which reduces the requirements for investors to enjoy benefits provided by this Law.

Ukraine Recovery Week, London 19-23 June 2023 – Key Takeaways

June 27, 2023

Ukraine: Last week Dentons lawyers were privileged to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 (URC23), which was hosted in London on June 21–22 and organized by the governments of the United Kingdom and Ukraine.

NBU further lifts martial law limitations in Ukraine for new cross-border loans

June 23, 2023

Ukraine: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) gradually continues to lift martial law limitations for cross-border borrowings.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons brings home five awards at the CEE Legal Matters 2024 Deal of the Year Awards

April 2, 2025

Global law firm Dentons was recognized with five awards at the 2025 CEE Legal Matters Deal of the Year Awards, including Deal of the Year in Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Latvia and Montenegro. The accolades are a testament to the quality of Dentons’ legal advice and the Firm’s leading role in the most important transactions in Central and Eastern Europe in 2024.

Dentons advises CSG on the acquisition of Fiocchi Munizioni

December 2, 2022

Dentons assisted Czechoslovak Group (CSG), an industrial group active globally in various strategic business segments including defense and aerospace, in the acquisition of a 70% stake in Fiocchi Munizioni, a global leader in small caliber ammunition for hunting, defense and sport. 

Dentons represents Volotea in its victory at the EU Court of Justice

November 21, 2022

Dentons represented Spanish airline Volotea in achieving a landmark victory before the European Court of Justice in its long-lasting case regarding alleged illegal state aid in relation to flights to the Italian island Sardinia.

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