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What the Team is Known For

HFW is notable for its standout strengths in aviation matters, covering contentious as well as non-contentious work. It is regularly instructed by airlines and their insurers to assist with proceedings resulting from aircraft crashes and other accidents, as well as acting for banks on lease financing and refinancing. An additional strand of its practice involves providing assistance with regulatory matters, such as those pertaining to the set-up of new airlines and the rollout of new routes.

Work Highlights

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  • HFW acted for Mozambique Airlines, and its insurers, on all matters resulting from the loss of Flight TM470, which crashed in Namibia in 2013 killing all those on board.

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The team is great and always available.

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HFW is very knowledgeable and experienced in aviation matters. They have an excellent understanding of how the aviation industry works. Their people are very friendly, helpful and easy to deal with.

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Charles Cockrell
Charles Cockrell
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Charles Cockrell has a wide-ranging aviation practice that sees him handle a variety of disputes, including ones relating to aircraft losses. He also advises airlines on an array of regulatory issues, including the rollout of new routes and the establishment of new corporate entities.

Charles is excellent. He has a fantastic knowledge of aviation law and the aviation industry in general. He is very helpful and provides excellent value for money.

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Richard Gimblett
Richard Gimblett
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Abu Dhabi-based consultant Richard Gimblett is one of the most experienced aviation lawyers in the Middle East. His work has a particular emphasis on aviation disputes, with experience relating to the detention of aircraft and ground collisions as well as aircraft losses.

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