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Aviation - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper offers a comprehensive aviation service that advises on regulatory concerns, litigation and transactions, with notable experience in insurance matters. Its clients include large UK carriers as well as leading aviation insurers and international airlines. The team is able to leverage its vast global network to coordinate multijurisdictional disputes and advise clients on UK, EU and international regulations. Its lawyers also advise on ground-handling matters and issues surrounding slot allocation.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA advised Starr Underwriting Agents as insurer on a claim related to an aircraft accident of Batik Air Boeing 737-800, which collided with another aircraft in Jakarta.

Strengths

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  • The firm is very strong, responsive and commercially minded.

    Aviation respondentUK

  • DLA Piper are excellent. The team are always available whenever I ask for a call and they show their interest and protect us as much as they can. I am happy with their service.

    Aviation respondentUK

  • It has depth across a broad range of sectors and activities. It therefore offers balanced and constructive advice, thereby providing constructive solutions to issues.

    Aviation respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Franklin
    Mark Franklin

    Mark Franklin

    Mark Franklin offers vast experience acting for insurers and insured clients on liability claims following high-profile air disasters as well as advising on aviation regulation.

    • Mark has high-level expertise and is a go-to contact for complex coverage matters. He has a wealth of experience.

      Aviation respondentUK

    • He is well attuned to the regulatory environment and client needs, with a strong work ethic and an imaginative approach to problem resolution.

      Aviation respondentUK

    • Mark has excellent legal skills and market knowledge and provides excellent advice.

      Aviation respondentUK

    • Mark always steps in when needed and is able to deliver.

      Aviation respondentUK
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  • Tony Payne
    Tony Payne

    Tony Payne

    Tony Payne specialises in regulatory matters and regularly acts on behalf of a wide range of clients in the aviation sector, including international airlines, airports and manufacturers.

    • He looks into the details and is precise. He's always available whenever I have a question and always looks at our best interests.

      Aviation respondentUK

    • I find that he is well attuned to the regulatory environment and client needs, with a strong work ethic and an imaginative approach to problem resolution.

      Aviation respondentUK

    • Tony is knowledgeable with technical areas of the law; very commercial and open to solutions that don't involve the law. He is very good at understanding what a client needs within timeframes.

      Aviation respondentUK

    • Tony has excellent interpersonal skills and is well known for his depth of technical knowledge. He is particularly impressive when engaging directly with regulators.

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  • Kathryn L Ward
    Kathryn L Ward

    Kathryn L Ward

    Kathryn Ward acts for insurers and reinsurers on multinational liability claims and coverage disputes following aircraft accidents.

    • Kathryn is very knowledgeable in her field and readily contactable.

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  • Victoria Cooper
    Victoria Cooper

    Victoria Cooper

    Victoria Cooper advises on a variety of cross-border aviation insurance and liability matters, both contentious and non-contentious, on behalf of insurers and reinsurers. She is also equipped to assist clients with regulatory issues.

    • Victoria Cooper is a excellent lawyer with a fantastic breadth of knowledge.

      Aviation respondentUK

    • Victoria is outstanding. She will do anything within short deadlines; she comes with what you need.

      Aviation respondentUK

    • Victoria brings a fresh take on the business and exploring new ways of reporting. She is very quick to respond and is proactive.

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