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Watson Farley & Williams

Aviation

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Watson Farley & Williams

Rankings

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Aviation - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Watson Farley & Williams is recognised for its ability to handle multijurisdictional aviation matters, with notable expertise in contentious matters. Its client roster includes lessors, airlines and financial services providers. The team also has additional expertise in aviation regulatory work.

Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised RMI and a group of financial institutions on the development of a regulatory framework, Pegasus Guidelines, aimed for banks to disclose the emissions of their aviation lending portfolios.

Strengths

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  • Watson Farley & Williams combines a deep technical understanding of aviation transactions and a very strong network in aviation finance.

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  • WFW can handle any legal aspect. They are always available and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Tim Murray
    Band 2Tim Murray

    Tim Murray

    Timothy Murray comes highly recommended for his expertise in multijurisdictional contentious cases, including leasing and repossession disputes.

    • Tim is approachable and pragmatic and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. He explains situations clearly and puts the interests of his client first.

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    • He is a really good lawyer: he fights his client's corner very hard. He is on top of all the legal issues in complex regulatory cases. He is also an effective litigator.

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    • Tim is really good. He is calm and gentle, but dogged for his client. He is a really calm, serious negotiator who doesn't alienate anyone, but still works hard for the client.

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