The High Court of Australia’s decision in Wells Fargo Trust Company, National Association (as Owner Trustee) & Anor v VB Leaseco Pty Ltd (Administrators Appointed) & Ors (the “Willis” case).
On Wednesday, 16 March 2022, the High Court of Australia handed down its decision in the Willis case.
In January 2018, the Aviation Working Group (“AWG”)1 as part of its review of closing opinion practice, released a revised Form of Cape Town Convention Closing Opinion. The aim of the review was to provide further guidance and consistency in the approach legal practitioners adopt in respect of Cape Town and the State of Registry Jurisdiction.
The AWG was founded in 1994, with stated aims of contributing to the development and acceptance of policies and laws that:
facilitate advanced international aviation financing and leasing, and
In January 2018, the Aviation Working Group (“AWG”)1 as part of its review of closing opinion practice, released a revised Form of Cape Town Convention Closing Opinion. The aim of the review was to provide further guidance and consistency in the approach legal practitioners adopt in respect of Cape Town and the State of Registry Jurisdiction.
The AWG was founded in 1994, with stated aims of contributing to the development and acceptance of policies and laws that:
facilitate advanced international aviation financing and leasing, and