Global Law Experts Strengthens Austrian Aviation Law Practice with Georg Schwarzmann Appointment

Global Law Experts welcomes Georg Schwarzmann of Jarolim Partner as our Exclusive Member for Aviation Law in Austria

Global Law Experts is proud to announce the appointment of Georg Schwarzmann of Jarolim Partner as our Exclusive Member for Aviation Law in Austria. This strategic addition strengthens our global network’s capacity to advise airlines, aircraft lessors, manufacturers, airports, aviation insurers and related industry stakeholders on the increasingly complex legal and regulatory issues shaping aviation in Europe and worldwide.

Why Georg Schwarzmann was selected as our Exclusive Member for Aviation Law in Austria

After a careful selection process, Georg Schwarzmann stood out for a combination of deep technical knowledge, practical industry experience and an excellent reputation for client-focused advice. The rationale behind her selection includes:

• Proven sector expertise: Aviation law requires mastery of niche regulatory frameworks, safety and security standards, aircraft financing structures and cross-border enforcement issues. Georg brings an advanced understanding of Austrian and EU aviation regulations, airworthiness and certification matters, and operational liabilities, making her ideal to represent Austria within the Global Law Experts aviation practice.

• Integrated commercial and regulatory perspective: Modern aviation disputes and transactions rarely sit purely in the regulatory or commercial silo. Georg’s ability to bridge regulatory compliance with commercial structuring — from aircraft and engine finance and leasing to airline commercial contracts and airport agreements — ensures holistic solutions for clients operating across jurisdictions.

• Litigation and dispute resolution capabilities: Aviation matters frequently involve high-value, cross-border litigation or arbitration, including insurance and liability claims arising from incidents, contractual disputes, repossession and enforcement of security interests. Georg’s strengths in dispute resolution and procedural strategy add a practical edge to preventive and remedial legal work.

• Cross-border and multilingual proficiency: The aviation industry is international by nature. Georg’s experience with multi-jurisdictional transactions and cross-border enforcement, combined with strong language skills and familiarity with EU-wide aviation governance, enables seamless coordination between clients and Global Law Experts members in other jurisdictions.

• Client-centric and commercially pragmatic approach: Aviation clients need counsel who can balance legal rigour with commercial reality. Georg is known for delivering clear, actionable advice that aligns legal strategy with business imperatives — a key attribute for our Exclusive Member in a market as dynamic as Austria.

What Georg Schwarzmann will bring to Global Law Experts and clients

As the Exclusive Member for Aviation Law in Austria, Georg will support Global Law Experts members and clients on a wide range of matters, including:

• Regulatory compliance and certification: Advising on Austrian and EU aviation regulatory frameworks, including air operator certification, aerodrome and airworthiness matters, regulatory communications and state authority interactions.

• Aircraft finance, leasing and repossessions: Structuring and documenting finance and lease transactions, advising lessors and financiers, and assisting with aircraft repossession and cross-border enforcement of security interests.

• Airline commercial contracts: Drafting and negotiating agreements such as wet and dry leases, codeshare and interline arrangements, ground handling and maintenance contracts, cargo agreements and passenger carriage terms.

• Aviation insurance and liability: Handling insurance coverage disputes, claims arising from incidents or accidents, liability allocation between carriers, maintenance providers and third parties, and advising insurers on coverage defenses and subrogation.

• Airport and ground operations: Advising on airport concession agreements, regulatory matters affecting airport operators, ground handling contracts, slot allocation disputes and airport development projects.

• Safety, security and data protection: Counsel on safety management systems, security compliance, EU safety and security directives, and data protection issues in aviation operations and passenger data handling.

• Dispute resolution and international arbitration: Representing clients in national courts, international arbitration and mediation proceedings arising from commercial, insurance or regulatory aviation disputes.

Covering all relevant practice areas: a multidisciplinary approach

Georg’s practice is not limited to pure aviation matters. Recognising the multidimensional nature of aviation work, she combines aviation law with complementary practice areas that often intersect in aviation matters. Her full practice coverage includes:

• Corporate and Commercial Law: Advising on corporate structuring for aviation businesses, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, mergers and acquisitions involving airlines, aircraft leasing companies and aviation service providers.

• Transport and Logistics Law: Handling legal issues related to cargo operations, multimodal transport arrangements, liability in international carriage and regulatory matters impacting freight and logistics within the aviation sector.

• Insurance and Reinsurance: Expertise in aviation insurance coverage, claims handling, subrogation and disputes between insurers and insureds arising from aviation incidents or contractual exposures.

• Regulatory and Administrative Law: Representing clients before aviation authorities and administrative tribunals on licensing, enforcement actions, sanctions and compliance investigations.

• Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Skilled in court litigation, arbitration and mediation strategies tailored to aviation industry disputes, including cross-border enforcement and asset recovery.

• Finance and Secured Transactions: Advising on aircraft, engine and component financing, security documentation, UCC-equivalent remedies, and enforcement of security interests across jurisdictions.

This multidisciplinary toolkit enables Georg to deliver integrated legal solutions — for example, structuring a cross-border aircraft financing while managing regulatory approvals, drafting commercial contracts, and addressing potential dispute scenarios — all of which are essential for aviation clients operating in a regulated, capital-intensive sector.

How this appointment benefits Global Law Experts clients

Global Law Experts’ mission is to provide clients with access to proven legal specialists in every jurisdiction. Appointing Georg Schwarzmann as the Exclusive Member for Aviation Law in Austria delivers concrete benefits:

• Local knowledge with global reach: Clients gain an Austrian aviation expert who can coordinate with our international network to manage cross-border transactions, regulatory compliance and complex multi-jurisdictional disputes.

• One-stop strategic advice: Georg’s combination of aviation, corporate, finance, insurance and regulatory expertise enables clients to obtain coordinated legal strategies without bouncing between specialists.

• Faster, more reliable outcomes: Her familiarity with Austrian authorities, court systems and enforcement mechanisms helps streamline processes such as aircraft repossessions, regulatory filings and licensing matters.

• Enhanced industry insight: Georg’s hands-on experience with airlines, lessors, MROs and insurers enriches our network’s collective understanding of market trends, risk allocation practices and contractual standards in the aviation sector.

About Jarolim Partner and the Austrian aviation market

Austria plays a vital role in European aviation, with Vienna as a strategic hub for central and eastern Europe. The Austrian regulatory landscape is shaped by both national aviation authorities and EU aviation law, requiring counsel who understand how local practice intersects with pan-European rules. Jarolim Partner is a respected law firm in Austria, and Georg’s appointment reflects our commitment to selecting members embedded within leading local practices who can offer first-rate legal guidance to both domestic and international aviation clients.

A forward-looking partnership

Global Law Experts is committed to helping clients navigate emerging issues in aviation law: sustainability and emissions regulation, electrification of aircraft, novel financing structures, evolving passenger rights frameworks, and new safety and cyber-security standards. Georg’s selection as our Exclusive Member for Aviation Law in Austria aligns with this forward-looking agenda. Her expertise will help clients anticipate regulatory change, structure transactions to withstand shifting compliance environments, and resolve disputes efficiently when they arise.

Welcome and next steps

We warmly welcome Georg Schwarzmann to the Global Law Experts network. Clients and member firms seeking Austrian aviation law expertise can now rely on Georg’s multidisciplinary capabilities, practical commercial sense and regulatory acumen. Look to her leadership within our network to provide authoritative, commercially minded legal advice on aviation matters across Austria and in the wider European context.

Global Law Experts remains focused on building a best-in-class global legal network. The appointment of Georg Schwarzmann as our Exclusive Member for Aviation Law in Austria reinforces that commitment and enhances our ability to serve aviation sector clients with the highest standards of legal expertise and professional service.