UK UK-wide Aviation: Claimant

Stewarts is widely regarded as the go-to firm for claimants in aviation litigation. The team represents survivors as well as families of victims, both at home and abroad, and frequently takes on multi-jurisdictional cases. It is routinely instructed following extremely high-profile accidents involving planes and helicopters, with experience representing both governments and high net worth families following aviation accidents.

Irwin Mitchell has a renowned claimant-focused practice with a proven track record of acting for victims and their families in high-profile aviation accidents. Areas of expertise within the team include big-ticket personal injury and dependency claims following domestic and international incidents, while also offering specialist knowledge of military aviation matters. Cases pursued by the team include liability claims against aircraft and component manufacturers, and claims against carriers.