Yousaf Khan

Aviation Law Assignments:
.Analysis of Cape Town Convention & its Aircraft Protocol for improving UAE aircraft registration procedures
.Review of regulations on Dangerous Goods, Family Assistance, Foreign Operators, Advisory Publications on AOC, Drug & Alcohol
.Processed ratification of Montreal Protocol 2014 through Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Cabinet Affairs
.Prepared draft Safety Information Protection (SIP) Law
.Rendered legal onions on violations committed by aviation personnel and also member of the committee for processing detection notices & enforcement actions
.Presentations to Director General on aviation, HR, ICAO and other aeromedical matters
.Responding to legal queries raised directly by DG Office
.Wide range of research related to aviation security, safety (airworthiness, flight operations, foreign operators, licensing) quality & risk management, air navigation services, air accident investigations
.Co-opted member of the Working Group 2 ICAO Safety Management Panel for SIP.Also reviewed Safety Management Manual edition 4 prepared by ICAO SIP Implementation Group
.Review & analysis of working papers submitted to ICAO on aviation matters e.g. conflict zones, non-functional states, conflict of interest in aviation
.Member Review Committee UAE Space Agency Law & National Space Policy
.To determine GCAA position in court cases by conducting detailed research in view of national laws & regulations & international conventions
.Organized an international event (participants from 12 Middle East govt. reps, airlines and local and international law firms) in Dubai on 3rd May 2017 regarding CTC in association with AWG, ICAO and UNIDROIT
.Assistance to higher management on UN, ICAO and other international bodies organogram, charter, rules of procedure of the assemblies
.Review of MOUs with other ICAO member states e.g. FAA (US) Georgia, Finland, Swiss, Eastern Caribbean for cooperation on aviation matters.Reviewed contract with Airbus ProSKy for optimizing UAE Airspace

• Defended the Authority successfully in several complex court cases related to
enforcement actions.
• Analysed Cape Town Convention and improved aircraft registration procedures for the
GCAA.
• Spearheaded the first ever amendment to the UAE Civil Aviation Law 1991 in its over
three decades old history, updating its critical provision i.e., Article 19, to align it with
international law requirements
• Drafted and negotiated contracts, agreements, MOUs on wide range of subjects,
primarily; the procurement of Next Generation Air Traffic System, IT services, NDAs,
contract management, etc.
• Drafted variety of legislations and regulations, ensuring compliance with local and
international laws.
• Organised international and regional conferences on aviation law with participation from
several ICAO Contracting States, regional organisations and industry leaders.
• Provided legal opinions on intricate matters covering airworthiness, flight operations,
aviation security.
• Legal due diligence for ratification of international conventions & protocols completing the
legislative process in coordination with Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Ministry of Justice etc.
• Constantly engaged industry on common legal challenges and also closely worked with
international organizations, experts and academia.
• Designed and delivered structured training programs on public international and air law
to multidisciplinary professionals from civil aviation authorities across thirteen countries.

Undertaking studies and research in local and international civil aviation, commercial, administrative and medical laws, examining statutes, drafting & vetting of various agreements, contracts and MoUs including Service Level (IT) Agreements, Manpower/Employment Contracts, Consultancy Agreements, Tenancy Agreements, Maintenance Agreements, License Agreements, advising the Authority regarding legal implications of offers extended by various commercial entities, representing the Authority in the hearings at Ombudsman Office, rendering legal opinions on various HR, service and medical related matters in the light of internal rules & regulations and service laws. Conducting inter-departmental disciplinary and commercial inquiries. Handling litigation through counsel. Liaison with Ministry of Defence. Managing costs and over see multiple cases. Providing legal support and assistance to all departments including Medical Branch within the Organization in respect of various matters pertaining to commercial, civil, real estate, criminal, corporate, IT, financial and medical etc. in the light of Federal and local Laws & Regulations. Research for Second Sovereign Sukuk Issue by Pakistan Domestic Sukuk Company Limited (Ministry of Finance) allowing sharia compliant multi-billion Sukuk issue backed by sale and purchase of Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Legal review of Request for Proposal (RFP) for Transaction Advisory Services for development of Aviation Complexes in Blue Area and Mauve Area (Islamabad). Provided support and assistance to various directorates within CAA on legal aspects during Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) conducted by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) all over the world. Attending Tender Proceedings for general & aviation-related procurement and subsequent review & evaluation of the bids.

• Drafted and vetted numerous aviation procurement contracts, air service agreements,
consultancy agreements MOUs, and concession agreements for businesses operating at
airports, enhancing regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
◦ Provided legal opinions on technical aviation, HR and other service matters.
◦ Represented the Authority in hearings, conducted inter-departmental inquiries and tender
proceedings.
◦ Supervised aviation and commercial litigation work through external counsels.
◦ Collaborated with the Ministry of Defence and facilitated legal support during the ICAOs
Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP).
◦ Provided legal support during construction project of new Islamabad International Airport.

Worked under General Counsel/Company Secretary as a Legal Officer. Drafting and vetting of various agreements including; services agreements, marketing services agreements, manufacturing agreements, manpower agreements, lease agreements etc. Determination of stamp duty applicable on various agreements. Comparison of old and new agreements and determination of legal implications of any proposed amendments. Attending meetings, briefing attorneys and regular liaison on behalf of the Company with various law firms regarding pending legal matters. Compilation of evidence/exhibits and review of plaints and counter statements in various Trademarks matters. Research and preparing way forward regarding various Labor Law issues faced by the Company. Prepared presentations for the General Counsel on Competition Law and Code of Conduct. Updating legal database on Lotus Notes by adding new laws introduced in the country or any proposed changes in the current ones.

• Drafted and reviewed agreements & contracts e.g., marketing, manufacturing,
manpower, lease etc.
• Assessed and determined applicable stamp duties for diverse legal documents.
• Analysed legacy and revised agreements to develop standard templates.
• Represented the company in external meetings and liaising with law firms on
pending legal matters.
• Compiled evidence and reviewed plaints and counter-statements in trademark
related cases.
• Conducted legal research and provided strategic recommendations on labour law
issues and corporate code of conduct.

Preparing case law & counter statements, appear in hearings, opposition proceedings, preparing Patent & Trademark applications, regular liaison with Trade Marks Registry (IPO Govt. of Pakistan) for concerted action on assigned tasks. Prepared legal opinions for Gawadar Port Authority.

• Prepared case law and counter statements, appeared in hearings, opposition
proceedings.
• Prepared patent & trademark applications, regular liaison with Trade Mark Registry (IPO
Govt. of Pakistan) for concerted action on assigned tasks.
• Prepared legal opinions for Gawadar Port Authority

• Coordinated with embassies and foreign offices of the member countries for developing
consensus for legal review and proposed amendments to the UNCLOS 1982.
• Prepared weekly press review.
• Drafted and presented research articles relating to the legal matters dealt by the Tribunal.

Contacting embassies and foreign offices of the member countries interested in attending the workshops organized by the Tribunal. Preparing weekly press review. Writing and presenting research articles relating to the matters dealt by the Tribunal. Various other tasks assigned by the Legal officers.

Experience as an Advocate at District Courts, Session Courts and High Court Peshawar (Pakistan).