Leo Fattorini discusses the landscape of mergers and acquisitions in the airline industry in Asia and offers advice to airlines considering a joint venture.

Other topics covered include:

• The attraction of joint ventures for the airline business
• What makes airlines different from other companies when it comes to cross border mergers
• Why domestic restrictions on foreign investors make the growth of airline companies a complex process
• Industry examples of successful cross border alliances like OneWorld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam
• The benefits of joint ventures for both large carriers as well as small scale, low cost carriers
• The importance of considering brand protection and ticket licensing options
• Why seeking competition law advice is crucial for any potential joint venture
• The key challenges that competition law regimes present for airlines
• Why a consumer-focussed approach is an important aspect of any potential merger strategy

For further information, please contact:

Leo Fattorini, Partner, Bird & Bird

[email protected]