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Clyde & Co's US aviation team provides coast-to-coast coverage for a range of international aviation clients across every related sector. We have the market-leading claims handling capabilities within the aviation sector, with a substantial track record handling cases and advising airlines in relation to aviation losses, enforcement, general aviation claims, subrogation, jurisdictional disputes and passenger/cargo claims.

Our attorneys have represented the aviation industry in nearly every major aviation loss over the past 25 years. Our team represents many of the world’s largest air carriers. We have extensive experience providing advice and representation on a wide range of aviation and aerospace issues, and resolving disputes, whether by litigation, arbitration or mediation.

Our global presence and decades of experience make us uniquely qualified to analyze and handle all aspects of terrorist threats and security-related matters facing the aviation industry today. Our attorneys have represented major carriers and insurers in litigations arising out of 9/11, the Underwear Bomber plot, Lockerbie, KAL 007, MH 370 and MH 17.

We represent our clients in trial and appellate courts throughout the US, including the US Supreme Court, in which our partners have argued four cases on behalf of air carriers.

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What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co LLP is a sought-after practice with expertise representing a range of aerospace industry entities, including airlines and their insurers, in commercial disputes, as well as those arising from significant aviation disasters. The firm has specific expertise in contract disputes, product liability and Montreal Convention cases. It offers services in litigation concerning employment, financing agreements and security instruments. The team is further noted for an accomplished appellate practice representing clients at all levels up to the US Supreme Court.

Strengths

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Clyde & Co LLP is a personable and responsive firm which demonstrates ability in complex litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Harakas
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Andrew Harakas
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Andrew Harakas represents prominent domestic and international airlines in sophisticated litigation.

Andrew Harakas is considered an authority in aviation and a brilliant intellectual.

Andrew is a master of matters of airline liability. He's extremely practical, very efficient, likeable and good to work with.

He's an excellent lawyer. He has been doing this a long time and is super knowledgeable. Clients trust him and he takes well-reasoned positions.

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Kevin Sutherland
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Kevin Sutherland
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Kevin Sutherland acts for airlines, manufacturers and insurers in complex litigation. He has experience in wrongful death, personal injury and product liability disputes.
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Andrew Harakas
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Andrew Harakas
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Kevin Sutherland
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Kevin Sutherland
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