Experience

Below is a small sample of representative transactions that we have handled.

Acted as outside general counsel to fully acrobatic, multi-engine Javelin jet program manufacturer (ATG), assisted with FAR Part 23 certification program, and worked directly with executive leadership and the board on all legal matters.

Aviation Technology Group (ATG)

Outside General Counsel

Architected and executed industry “roll up” involving stock and asset purchase transactions of multiple entities, twenty-one aircraft, and consolidation of FAA certifications.

Rampart Aviation

Industry Roll-up

Led buy-side acquisition of privately held software company.

Blue Light

Business Acquisition

Led sell-side transaction of privately held aerospace and defense contractor.

Solidyn Solutions

Business Divestiture

Merged certificated flight school into FAR Part 135 carrier and revised Ops Specs and operations manuals.

Northeast Aviation

Business Merger

Advised fixed-wing vertical takeoff aircraft manufacturer on private equity securities offerings and assisted in preparation of confidential information memorandum and investor presentations.

XTI Aircraft Company

Capital Raise & Outside GC

Advised private company on purchase and financing of Bombardier Challenger 350 as well as trade-in of previous aircraft.

Confidential Client

Aircraft Purchases/Sales

Led negotiation and fleet acquisition of eight Falcon 20 aircraft.

Falcon Air

Aircraft Fleet Acquisition

Designed and managed certification program for light-sport aircraft (LSA) manufacturer inclusive of regulatory exemptions.

Sky Runner

Aircraft Certification

Advised numerous commercial UAS companies on FAR Part 107 regulatory requirements.

Numerous Commercial Clients

UAS Regulatory Compliance

Represented U.S. commercial and military aerospace component manufacturer in its contract negotiations with large French aerospace prime contractor.

RMB Products

Government Contracting

Represented incumbent in protest of $180M classified government contract.

Confidential Client

Bid Protest

Represented UAS company in their ITAR and EAR compliance and international transactions.

Silent Falcon

ITAR Compliance

Represented component manufacturer in their EAR compliance and international transactions.

R. Kern Engineering and Manufacturing

EAR Compliance

Advised SOCOM defense contractor on FCPA issues on the engagement of overseas sales representatives, consultants, distributors/resellers and logistics services providers.

Confidential Client

FCPA Compliance

Negotiate with Lloyd's of London to create first-ever maritime counter-piracy risk umbrella policy, then draft regulations adopted by Panama's Marine Dept. legalizing use of armed guards on vessels.

Lakonian International

Risk Management

Acted as outside general counsel to fully acrobatic, multi-engine Javelin jet program manufacturer (ATG), assisted with FAR Part 23 certification program, and worked directly with executive leadership and the board on all legal matters.

Aviation Technology Group (ATG)

Outside General Counsel

Acted as outside general counsel to fully acrobatic, multi-engine Javelin jet program manufacturer (ATG), assisted with FAR Part 23 certification program, and worked directly with executive leadership and the board on all legal matters.

Rampart Aviation

Industry Roll-up

Architected and executed industry “roll up” involving stock and asset purchase transactions of multiple entities, twenty-one aircraft, and consolidation of FAA certifications.

Blue Light

Business Acquisition

Led buy-side acquisition of privately held software company.

Solidyn Solutions

Business Divestiture

Led sell-side transaction of privately held aerospace and defense contractor.

Northeast Aviation

Business Merger

Merged certificated flight school into FAR Part 135 carrier and revised Ops Specs and operations manuals.

XTI Aircraft Company

Capital Raise & Outside GC

Advised fixed-wing vertical takeoff aircraft manufacturer on private equity securities offerings and assisted in preparation of confidential information memorandum and investor presentations.

Confidential Clients

Aircraft Purchases/Sales

Advised private company on purchase and financing of Bombardier Challenger 350 as well as trade-in of previous aircraft.

Falcon Air

Aircraft Fleet Acquisition

Led negotiation and acquisition of fleet of Falcon 20’s.

Sky Runner

Aircraft Certification

Counseled light-sport aircraft (LSA) manufacturer on certification and regulatory exemptions.

Numerous Commercial Clients

UAS Regulatory Compliance

Advised numerous commercial UAS companies on FAR Part 107 regulatory requirements.

RMB Products

Government Contracting

Represented U.S. commercial and military aerospace component manufacturer in its contract negotiations with large French aerospace prime contractor.

Confidential Client

Bid Protest

Represented incumbent in protest of $180M classified government contract.

Silent Falcon

ITAR Compliance

Represented UAS company in their ITAR and EAR compliance and international transactions.

R. Kern Engineering and Manufacturing

EAR Compliance

Represented component manufacturer in their EAR compliance and international transactions.

Confidential Client

FCPA Compliance

Advised SOCOM defense contractor on FCPA issues on the engagement of overseas sales representatives, consultants, distributors/resellers and logistics services providers.

Lakonian International

Risk Management

Negotiate with Lloyd’s of London to create first-ever maritime counter-piracy risk umbrella policy, then draft regulations adopted by Panama’s Marine Dept. legalizing use of armed guards on vessels.

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