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Aviation - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Weightmans often acts for both insurers and airlines across a range of matters. It has particular strength in handling subrogation claims and claims for damages and failures to pay. The team also defends against claims brought by passengers and has experience in matters involving fatal accidents.

Work Highlights

  • Weightmans assisted USAIG with coverage advice involving war risk policy issues associated with aircrafts seized by the Russian State authorities.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Krausz
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Andrew Krausz
2
Band 2

Andrew Krausz offers experience of both international and domestic matters, advising on coverage and liability matters as well as claims for damage caused to aircraft.

He is a very nice and experienced lawyer who has broad aviation insurance knowledge.

Andrew is efficient and able to deal with the most difficult of situations. He has a tenacity to find a solution to any problem that is presented to him.

Andrew Krausz is available at any time and always gives actionable advice, regardless of the question.

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Sonia Lopez
3
Band 3

Sonia Lopez advises major airlines on a wide range of insurance matters, particularly subrogation and coverage. She is also well placed to assist with passenger claims and issues relating to aircraft accidents.

Sonia Lopez is a great supporter and a very reliable lawyer.

Sonia is very calm and instils confidence. She is a real asset to the aviation team.

Sonia is very clear and considered in her advice. She navigates complex issues clearly and quickly evaluates the respective strength of arguments and appreciates the likely direction of travel.

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Aviation: Insurance

Andrew Krausz
2
Andrew Krausz
2
Band 2
3
Sonia Lopez
3
Band 3