Aviation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
+44 (0)20 7822 1900Chambers Review
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 acted for Global Aerospace Underwriting on multiple claims related to commercial aircraft in Russia and Ukraine.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Weightmans has a very good knowledge of the market and a good understanding of what its clients want."
"Team members all have their strengths and individual areas of expertise, and the team itself is big enough to handle what is thrown their way with ease and confidence."
"The Weightmans team is able to turn around difficult problems of law and to analyse complicated facts efficiently and expeditiously, furnishing sound and accessible advice."
"Weightmans has a very good knowledge of the market and a good understanding of what its clients want."
"Team members all have their strengths and individual areas of expertise, and the team itself is big enough to handle what is thrown their way with ease and confidence."
"The Weightmans team is able to turn around difficult problems of law and to analyse complicated facts efficiently and expeditiously, furnishing sound and accessible advice."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Andrew Krausz is adept at teambuilding and, most importantly, he knows how to win a case and how to craft a strategy to achieve the goals he pursues with vigour."
"Andrew is always happy to help and his knowledge and experience is unparalleled."
"Experienced and very pleasant to work with."
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 has a wealth of experience."
"She's always been very sensible and collaborative."
"Sonia has a wealth of experience and is a pleasure to work with."