About the author

Paul Jebely

Altitude can be bought, but perspective is best earned.

I’ve advised architects of empires, influencers on a planetary scale and builders of multi-billion Dollar fortunes in connection with some of the world’s most extraordinary flying machines. In doing so, I’ve even helped shape the legal and commercial framework of an industry that rarely stands still. I’m qualified as an attorney in 5 jurisdictions around the world, have led more than $25 billion of deals, founded The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation, sat on boards (including public), lectured at universities, and much more.

My clients are principally ultra high net worth individuals and families, and my work now extends well beyond aviation itself. When folks personally control institution scale wealth, their problems rarely fit neatly into legal boxes. They become commercial, strategic and very human. My legal work has been recognized throughout much of my career. I’ve also written and spoken extensively on private aviation and private wealth, and my views quoted by the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, The Globe & Mail, The Times and others.

That’s the resume. The rest is probably more interesting.

I was born into war, spent part of my childhood as a refugee, and grew up in Canada after my family started again with very little more than what we could carry. Curiosity’s since taken me around the world many, many times - as far as the South Pole - and I try to do as much as possible while I’m here. I divide my time between my home in Hong Kong as well as the UAE and the Pacific Northwest Coast. I’m as happy in an Airstream nestled in 30 acres of forest as I am hitching a ride on a Gulfstream to a Paddock somewhere, trying, with mixed success, to look the part. I like good stories, interesting people, unfamiliar places and new perspectives.