About

Provided by Clyde & Co LLP

Providing advice to clients operating in the transport sector


Our global transport infrastructure team has a proven track record across all asset classes including airports, ports, rail and road. We advise a broad range of market participants on all stages of transport infrastructure projects including procurement and financing (including PPP/PFI), construction, development, operations and maintenance, as well as disputes avoidance and resolution.


Our infrastructure lawyers understand the nuances of working across both developed and emerging markets. Through our extensive international network of offices, we can mobilise bespoke multi-disciplinary client teams for large scale transport projects ranging from high-speed rail networks in developed countries to deep-water ports in emerging markets. Our blend of transactional and contentious strengths ensures that clients receive the best possible advice in one client-focused team.


Transport infrastructure is pivotal to the prosperity of nations. Investing in, developing and maintaining assets in the right way can have a significant positive impact on a nation's development and its economic and social well-being.


Chambers Review

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Transportation: Shipping - France

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clyde & Co is a highly reputed firm that shows outstanding aptitude in both aviation and shipping. The team possesses strong experience in advising on aircraft accidents and related liability claims, regularly defending airlines and their insurers. It also represents ship owners, shipyard owners and shipbuilders in a range of contentious shipping mandates. Its extensive international network allows the law firm to efficiently handle cross-border disputes involving jurisdictions such as the UK and Singapore, as well as representing clients in ICC arbitrations.

Work Highlights

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  • Clyde & Co represented Air Asia and its insurers in negotiations and litigation proceedings relating to the crash of its flight QZ 8501.

Notable Practitioners

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Gildas Rostain
S
Gildas Rostain
S
Senior Statespeople

Gildas Rostain has a longstanding experience representing insurers and shipping companies in a wide variety of disputes, including insurance litigation and arbitration mandates.

Fabrice Pradon
2
Fabrice Pradon
2
Band 2

Fabrice Pradon holds expertise advising airlines on commercial and civil litigation cases. He boasts further skills in criminal aviation matters.

Rozenn Lopin
2
Rozenn Lopin
2
Band 2

Rozenn Lopin is a seasoned practitioner who often acts for leading national insurance companies in cross-border shipping disputes.

Grégory Laville de la Plaigne
3
Grégory Laville de la Plaigne
3
Band 3

Grégory Laville de la Plaigne has notable skills in the aviation field and regularly acts for airlines and insurers.

Olga Jefremova
3
Olga Jefremova
3
Band 3

Debuting in the rankings this year is Olga Jefremova. She frequently represents clients in the shipping industry in cases relating to significant maritime incidents, including in arbitration.

Ranked Lawyers at
Clyde & Co LLP

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France

Transportation: Aviation

Fabrice Pradon
2
Fabrice Pradon
2
Band 2
Grégory Laville de la Plaigne
3
Grégory Laville de la Plaigne
3
Band 3
Transportation: Shipping

Gildas Rostain
S
Gildas Rostain
S
Senior Statespeople
Rozenn Lopin
2
Rozenn Lopin
2
Band 2
Olga Jefremova
3
Olga Jefremova
3
Band 3