UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
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Bird & Bird enjoys extensive experience across a broad range of aviation law concerns, including aircraft financing, insurance, regulatory matters and competition. The firm is regularly instructed by airlines, as well as lessors and further advises on a range of commercial concerns, including data protection and supply agreements. The team also has expertise in the field of UAS and drones.
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Bird & Bird advised Kadeco on the development of a master plan to develop an airport city near Keflavik Airport.
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Bird & Bird has strong junior lawyers and excellent leadership at the partner level.
The firm has a great deal of expertise in the air transport sector and is very responsive.
A solution was found to every problem. Explanations were forthcoming for all steps in the process. Their approach is very practical and takes into account the client's required result.
There are not many deal structures they have not seen before, and they consistently find practical solutions without engaging in unhelpful legal sparring to achieve a fair result for both parties.
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Simon Phippard advises clients on a variety of regulatory matters in the field of aviation, including novel issues such as drones and unmanned aircraft systems.
He has a great deal of expertise in the field of aviation and is undeniably a hard worker with a great deal of rigour.
Simon is always courteous, makes himself available to address client requirements and is highly knowledgeable in the area.
Simon is a top performer.
Sophie Eyre is well known for her strength in repossessions, redelivery and disputes claims. She lends her abilities to both arbitration and litigation proceedings, including those relating to contractual breaches.
Sophie always ensures client interests are protected. She is very hands-on and client-friendly. She is extremely hard-working, rolls her sleeves up and gets involved in the case.
Sophie is a great expert and a hard worker, and has a great knowledge of the sector. She is proactive rather than reactive.
Aviation: Dispute Resolution
Aviation: Regulatory
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