Transport Law & Aviation Law

 
Lawyer for transport law and aviation law
 

One of the firm's main areas of practice is transport law and aviation law. Dr. Baier advises companies on matters relating to the national and international transport of goods and passengers.

 

This includes in particular:

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• Road transport (freight and freight forwarding law, CMR Convention)

• Maritime transport (sea freight law, bills of lading, international conventions)

• Rail transport (CIM rules, logistics)

• Air transport (Montreal Convention, Warsaw Convention)

 

A particular focus is on aviation law. Dr. Baier has many years of experience as the head of the legal department of an airline and as the head of an aviation authority. This allows him to combine legal expertise with a practical understanding of the industry.

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The firm's services in aviation law include, among other things:

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• Air freight and international liability issues

• Passenger rights (Regulation (EC) 261/2004, General Terms and Conditions)

• Competition law in aviation (Unfair Competition Act, antitrust law, state aid law)

• Certifications, AOC, operating licences, registration

• Drone law, ICAO and EASA regulations

• Purchase, leasing and sale of aircraft

• Contract review and contract drafting

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Dr. Baier represents clients before authorities, contractual partners and courts.