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Aviation - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • Bird & Bird advised Kadeco on the development of a master plan to develop an airport city near Keflavik Airport.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Simon Phippard
2
Band 2

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.

3
Sophie Eyre
3
Band 3

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Aviation: Dispute Resolution

3
Sophie Eyre
3
Band 3
Aviation: Regulatory

2
Simon Phippard
2
Band 2