William Clark Email & Phone Number

One of the few Canadian lawyers devoting their total time to the commercial and regulatory legal requirements of aviation and travel companies, Bill’s practice is primarily a corporate and regulatory law practice with an emphasis on those business entities operating in those industries in Canada.Bill is consulted by many foreign air carriers and their countries regarding bilateral negotiations with Canada. Numerous airlines have utilized his legal services from commencement of operations to Canada by either charter services or offline services, through the bilateral negotiations with the Government of Canada to allow scheduled services.Bill also provides regulatory advice to domestic airlines as well as companies in associated aviation industries such as ground handlers, parts suppliers, engine overhaulers, flight training schools, helicopter operators and fixed-based operators. Commercial and transactional advice is also provided to aircraft lessors and lessees, as well as third party financial institutions in regard to leasing, financing and the interchange of aircraft. A significant portion of Bill’s practice is dedicated to the executive aircraft segment of the aviation industry.Renowned for his expertise in the field, Bill is often asked to participate at and deliver specialized papers at aviation conferences in Canada and the United States. Past topics have focused on the Canadian aviation industry regulatory framework, aircraft and components security in Canada and travel industry regulatory matters.Bill was called to the Ontario Bar in 1971 after graduating from the University of Western Ontario (Honours Business Administration, 1964) which he attended on a full scholarship and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law (1969).

Listed skills include Corporate Law, Administrative Law, Aviation Law, Regulatory Affairs, and 7 others.

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  Jan 1999 - Present - Toronto, Ontario, Canada