Leading counsel across aviation, maritime and rail
Sun Legal has built one of the most respected transport practices in the world, advising clients across all modes of transport on the transactions, financings and disputes that shape the industry. Our lawyers work alongside airlines, shipowners, railway operators, lenders, lessors and governments on complex cross-border matters.
From aircraft finance and shipping transactions to rail concessions and aerospace regulatory work, our transport team combines deep sector knowledge with a truly global reach — operating across 19 offices in the key transport hubs of the world.
We are particularly recognised for our strength in asset finance, operational leasing, international arbitration and regulatory matters across all three transport sub-sectors.
Practice Areas Within Transport
Aviation & Aerospace
A market-leading aviation practice advising airlines, lessors, lenders, MROs and manufacturers on aircraft finance and leasing, fleet transactions, regulatory compliance, airline restructurings and aviation disputes — including our proprietary Global Aviation Resource Index (GARI).
Maritime
Comprehensive maritime legal services covering ship finance, sale and purchase, shipbuilding contracts, port and terminal development, offshore energy, maritime disputes and regulatory compliance — advising shipowners, operators, lenders and insurers across all major shipping markets.
Rail
Specialist rail law practice covering rolling stock finance and leasing, rail infrastructure concessions, station development, PPP structures and regulatory matters — advising operators, manufacturers, financiers and public authorities across established and emerging rail markets globally.