Paul JEBELY

Founder and present Chairperson of The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation.

Partner and Vice Chair, International - Sterlington.

Qualified to practice law in the US, England and Canada, Paul is widely considered to be the preeminent private aviation attorney in the world focused exclusively representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals, heads of state and corporations. Known for his exceptional strategic legal and commercial acumen, he has cultivated a sterling reputation that extends across continents. Of note, he has advised clients holding total combined private wealth of over $1 trillion and has closed aviation deals worth nearly $24 billion.

The Financial Times most recently noted Paul as “[t]op private jet lawyer” and the most recently published client feedback from prestigious independent research firm Chambers & Partners has described him as “…the Top Gun for ultra-high net worth aircraft owners”, and “…the billionaire whisperer”.

He has received numerous awards and rankings including “Private Wealth Lawyer of the Year”, “Private Aviation & Yacht Lawyer of the Year”, “Aviation Trailblazer of the Year” and has been ranked Band 1 for Chambers & Partners HNW – Private Aircraft (Global) since the inception of the ranking in 2015. He is the contributing editor for an annual 1,200+ page Aviation Finance & Leasing Global Practice Guide. His expertise has been featured in leading publications such as The Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Robb Report and Forbes.