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Quadrant Chambers

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Aviation - London (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Quadrant Chambers wields considerable expertise in aviation law, and has a strong track record of acting in high-profile and complex disputes. The set demonstrates notable strength when it comes to personal injury claims, often on behalf of claimants following fatal accidents. Barristers at Quadrant act for major international airlines and individuals in complex insurance matters, criminal investigations, and CAA and AAIB inquiries. Members of the set are also well versed in a range of regulatory disputes. Individuals here have appeared recently in various insurance claims relating to sanctioned Russian aircraft and litigation resulting from the Leicester City Helicopter Crash. Commentators say "the set has highly knowledgeable barristers with excellent commercial acumen." Simon Slattery is the senior clerk.

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Strengths

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  • Daniel Westerman is responsive, personable and very easy to work with.

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  • Simon Slattery is a very efficient and effective clerk. He's easy to deal with and always looking to make sure he sells his barristers in the best way possible.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Kimbell
    John Kimbell

    John Kimbell

    John Kimbell KC is a well-regarded silk known in the market for his intellect and in-depth expertise in issues such as quantum. He is active particularly in matters pertaining to air accidents, personal injury and a host of related claims. Also a qualified lawyer in Germany, he specialises in advising clients on international and cross-jurisdictional disputes.

    • He's brilliant and knows everything there is to know about aviation.

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    • John is clear, concise and someone who knows the right route to get to a result.

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    • A very down to earth barrister utterly lacking pomposity, who can understand highly complex points and convey them with elegant simplicity. He's the premier KC for aviation claimant work in England.

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  • Matthew Reeve
    Matthew Reeve

    Matthew Reeve

    Matthew Reeve KC is a widely acclaimed barrister with a tremendous degree of experience at the Aviation Bar, particularly with respect to cases involving executive aircraft. He is also sought after for his liability, insurance and reinsurance practice, and is well known for his extraordinary attention to detail. Reeve is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

    • A man with aviation and insurance specialist expertise who is a great communicator and advocate. He has the ability to walk the tightrope between black-letter law and more commercial considerations.

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    • A very technical aviation lawyer who is an industry expert. His written work is very concise and effective, and he's very commercially minded. His superior knowledge always adds value.

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    • Matthew is brilliant; he's clever, funny and can do the commercial side as well as the personal injury side.

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  • Tom Bird
    Tom Bird

    Tom Bird

    Tom Bird acts in a broad portfolio of aviation matters and is admired for his approachable manner, intelligence and commercial nous. His cases range from personal injury and delay claims to disputes over damaged equipment and defective maintenance work. He has particular expertise in matters pertaining to the Montreal Convention.

    • An excellent aviation barrister who is one of the best juniors in the game.

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    • Tom is an up-and-coming talent. He's very bright, and at the same time accessible, reliable and highly respected. His cool and calm demeanour before the judge plays well.

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    • He's very good with clients and has excellent analytical skills.

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