Transport Law, Aviation & Infrastructure Finance

Transport Law, Aviation Finance and Infrastructure Projects

Holmes advises clients across the transport and infrastructure sectors on complex legal, regulatory and financing matters in Ireland and internationally. We deliver clear, commercially focused advice across aviation finance, shipping, rail and road regulation, and the delivery and funding of major transport infrastructure.

We act for banks, institutional lenders, operators, developers, public bodies and infrastructure sponsors, helping them navigate regulatory frameworks, structure transactions and deliver projects with confidence.

Transport and Infrastructure Legal Expertise

Our transport law practice combines sector-specific regulatory insight with strong corporate, finance and public law capability. We advise across the full lifecycle of transport assets and projects, including:

• Aviation, Shipping, Rail and Road Regulation

Advising on licensing, insurance, operational and safety regimes across aviation, maritime, rail and road transport, including engagement with Irish and EU regulators.

• Aviation and Infrastructure Finance

Acting for lenders, lessors, operators and sponsors on aviation finance, asset-backed lending and infrastructure funding, including security structures, intercreditor arrangements and enforcement.

• Transport Infrastructure Delivery

Supporting authorities, operators and funders on the planning, procurement, financing and delivery of transport and infrastructure projects, including strategic and publicly funded schemes.

• Procurement and Tendering

Advising on procurement strategy, tender documentation, evaluation, contract award and performance oversight for transport and infrastructure projects.

• Environmental and Planning

Managing environmental impact assessment, compulsory purchase orders, strategic infrastructure development, and judicial review proceedings arising from transport projects.

• Corporate and Transactional

Advising on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, asset and business transfers, privatisations and governance matters involving transport and infrastructure assets.

Integrated Legal Support for Transport Clients

Transport and infrastructure matters frequently cut across regulation, procurement, finance, property and public law. Holmes coordinates specialist expertise across the firm to deliver joined-up legal support that reflects the commercial, operational and regulatory realities of transport projects and assets.

By bringing together our experience in public and administrative law, procurement, finance, corporate transactions, property, employment and regulatory compliance, we ensure that transport projects, financing arrangements and operational structures remain legally robust, commercially viable and deliverable within complex regulatory frameworks.

Trusted Advisors in the Transport Sector

Holmes is recognised for its ability to combine transport-sector knowledge with strong transactional and regulatory expertise. Clients value our pragmatic advice, responsiveness and experience supporting complex, high-value and publicly scrutinised transport matters.

Whether advising on aviation finance, regulatory compliance, procurement or major infrastructure delivery, we help clients manage risk, meet regulatory obligations and achieve successful outcomes.

If you require advice on transport law, aviation finance or infrastructure projects, speak with a member of our Transport team for a confidential discussion.