Bob Kalsu has concentrated his career in the practice of commercial and business law, aviation title, finance and regulatory law and related matters, most recently of which is the Cape Town Convention.
He has counseled parties from a myriad of sectors in the aviation industry around the world including air carriers, air cargo companies, banks, aircraft and engine financing and leasing companies, and other lending institutions, as well as aircraft manufacturers and other law firms. Such counsel regularly relates to the acquiring, owning, registering, financing and leasing of large transport aircraft, regional and business aircraft and engines, propellers and spare parts.
- Frequently presents to individual clients and at aviation conferences on the topics of Aircraft Financing, Registration and Title Law, Commercial Transactions and Equipment Financing
- Presented at the 13th Annual FAA Registry Forum: Cape Town Convention (2006) and the Cape Town Convention & Aircraft Protocol (2006)
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Equipment Finance Law)
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Professional Experience
- Representing commercial air carriers and air cargo companies in the acquisition, financing and leasing of aircraft, engines, propellers and spare parts
- Representing financial institutions and other leaders in the financing of aircraft and perfecting their interests with the International Registry and the Federal Aviation Administration
- Representing owners of Aircraft in the negotiation of Aircraft Purchase Agreements and registering their ownership interests with the International Registry and the FAA
- Acting as Escrow Agent with respect to money and documents related to aircraft acquisitions and financings
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Oklahoma County Bar Association
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- American Bar Association (Business Law Section and the Forum of Air and Space Law)
- Federal Bar Association
- Association of Aircraft Title Lawyers
- Equipment Leasing Association
- National Business Aviation Association
Honors & Awards
- Chief Justice, Jackson Walker Moot Court Competition