Aviation law

About the practice

Our services in the field of national and European aviation law are addressed to entities operating in the aviation industry and air transport sector.

As part of our practice, we advise on both regulatory and air carriage issues, as well as civil and criminal cases involving aviation incidents and accidents.

We represent clients in aircraft sales processes, including those carried out in the public procurement mode and in negotiations of cooperation agreements with airport authorities in Poland and Europe.

Services

  • Day-to-day advice in the field of aviation law;
  • Drafting trade agreements;
  • Negotiation consulting;
  • Legal support in relations with aviation authorities (CAA, EASA, etc.) and air traffic service providers (PANSA);
  • Assistance in obtaining all kinds of licences to carry out air transport activities;
  • Legal support in the provision of air services;
  • Aircraft registration;
  • Litigation and mediation;
  • Representing clients before European Union bodies, national tax authorities, before common courts, administrative courts and national supervisory authorities;
  • Representing clients in administrative proceedings before the President of the Civil Aviation Authority, including proceedings concerning obtaining appropriate permits and in proceedings before the Commission for the Protection of Passenger Rights in cases of passenger complaints;
  • Representation in proceedings initiated by consumers or their organisations;
  • Consulting in the field of the so-called drone law;
  • Organizing trainings in the field of pursuing passenger claims for flight delays/cancellations or denied boarding.

dr hab. Krzysztof Koźmiński, prof. UW

  • Attorney-at-law
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  • Managing partner

Patrycja Rejnowicz-Janowska

  • Advocate
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  • Counsel

Discussion on the Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of 13 June 2024, C-411/23

Can the discovery of a hidden engine defect, which constitutes an extraordinary circumstance, exempt an airline from liability for passenger compensation? Our expert,…

Łazarski University: Conference – ESG Transformation and the Future of the Aviation Sector with Patrycja Rejnowicz-Janowska

We cordially invite you to the scientific conference “ESG Transformation and the Future of the Aviation Sector,” which will take place at Łazarski…

Unmanned aerial vehicles – experiences and challenges – Lawyers of the JKLAW at the Lazarski University Scientific Conference

Tomorrow, i.e. on 20 March, the 9th edition of the Scientific Conference ‘Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – Experiences and Challenges’ organised by the Institute…

New rules concerning transporting dogs to the USA from August 1, 2024—what do you need to know?

As of August 1, 2024, new rules apply to the transportation of dogs into the United States. The changes concern air transportation on…

New regulations concerning drone flights in Poland. What changes have been made?

The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (hereinafter referred to as: “PANSA”) and the Civil Aviation Authority (hereinafter referred to as: “CAA”) have introduced…

The airline will not pay when a passenger books a replacement flight on his own

The right to flat-rate compensation is not payable to a passenger with a confirmed reservation who, due to an imminent delay in arrival…