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Niel Liebenberg

Partner, Corporate and Aviation · Bird & Bird ATMD LLP

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About

Senior lawyer with over 24 years of experience specializing in aircraft leasing and financing. Covers the full spectrum of aviation matters including leasing, financing, airline setup, MROs, mergers, joint ventures, OEM contracts, sale and purchase, restructuring, and disputes. Known for advising on both legal and commercial implications.

Practice areas

AviationCorporateAircraft Leasing and Financing

Office

Expertise

Aircraft Leasing and FinancingAviation Mergers and Joint VenturesAirline and MRO SetupOEM Contracts and Commercial AgreementsSale and PurchaseRestructuring and Disputes

Education

  • 1997 - McGill University, Canada - LL.M., International Air and Space Law
  • 1996 - University of Antwerp, Belgium - Exchange programme in legal studies
  • 1995 - University of Stellenbosch, South Africa - BA LL.B.

Admissions

  • Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales (admitted April 2000)
  • Advocate of the South African High Court (admitted June 1998)

Languages

EnglishAfrikaans