Press Release

Issued by Bargate Murray.

June 11, 2012

Bargate Murray, the award-winning City law firm, is delighted to announce the formation of a new aviation department headed up by new partner Alfred Merckx.

Alfred Merckx is a leading international aviation lawyer who joins Bargate Murray from Dubai based JetEx Flight Support where he was General Counsel. Previously an aviation partner at City shipping law firms Sinclair Roche (now Stephenson Harwood) and Thomas Cooper, he acquired extensive experience in business aviation including as head of legal at a Middle Eastern executive VIP airline.

At Bargate Murray, Alfred will be responsible for the development of a new aviation department which will mainly focus on business aviation. This will compliment Bargate Murray's Superyacht Group, headed by senior partner Quentin Bargate, which already enjoys an international reputation in acting on major superyacht projects.

Quentin Bargate, Senior Partner, comments: "Alfred is a very senior business aviation lawyer who has worked on business aircraft sale and purchase, leasing structures, charter, fractional ownership and other aviation related work. His appointment reflects our commitment to assisting clients with their business and personal transport needs"

Alfred Merckx, Partner comments: "I am looking forward to the challenge of establishing a business aviation law practice at Bargate Murray at this exciting time when the firm is rapidly going from strength to strength. Bargate Murray's leading superyacht practice and reputation in Eastern Europe fit in well with my long standing aviation experience in that region and in other emerging markets. In my new role at Bargate Murray, I will continue to deliver innovative legal solutions to aviation entrepreneurs and business aircraft owners."