Peter Neenan

Practice Areas

Peter is a dual qualified English solicitor and US attorney, specialising in technically complex aviation matters often involving multiple jurisdictions and holds two masters degrees in Theoretical Physics and Advanced Air and Space Law.

Peter regularly acts for victims of aviation accidents worldwide (light aircraft, helicopter and airline accidents), and leads the department’s independent technical investigations.

Additionally, Peter advises on commercial aviation matters with an interest in liability issues arising out of the commercial use of drone and AAM technology.

Career

Peter joined the Aviation department on its inception in 2006 and has been at the department since. He holds a MSci in Theoretical Physics, an LLM in Advanced Air & Space Law and is qualified as an English solicitor and Illinois attorney.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the American Bar Association.

Publications

Peter regularly lectures at the Leiden Institute of air and space law. He has spoken at international events including the ABA Aviation Forum, the McGill International Aviation Liability & Insurance Conference, and the APIL Accidents Abroad Conference.

Personal

Peter is married and has a young daughter and an energetic German Shorthaired Pointer. He regularly plays squash and football and runs with said GSP. He has a love of building robots and painting.