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Aviation: Dispute Resolution | UK
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Senior Statespeople
S Patrick Farrell
Norton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Senior Statespeople | 27 Years RankedPatrick Farrell has a breadth of knowledge in the field of aviation law. He has deep experience handling matters in the aviation dispute resolution sphere, acting on asset repossessions and lease terminations as well as regulatory matters.
Band 1
1 Paul Phillips
Stephenson Harwood LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedPaul Phillips represents clients in the full range of aviation disputes, including lease terminations, airport slot allocations, service agreements and aircraft repossessions as well as aircraft accidents. He has experience litigating in the UK Supreme Court and is particularly active for major airlines.
1 Robin SpringthorpeNorton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedRobin Springthorpe is a highly experienced litigator who acts on maintenance, lease and repossession disputes. He is also recognised for his experience of handling EC261 passenger claims.
Band 2
2 Annabelle WheelerNorton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedAnnabelle Wheeler offers strength in maintenance and lease disputes, and acts on behalf of major airlines on contractual disputes.
2 Charlotte WinterNorton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedCharlotte Winter has extensive experience acting on a plethora of multi-jurisdictional contentious matters, including litigation and international arbitrations concerning leases, contractual enforcements and agreements as well as insolvency processes. Her clients include lessors and airlines all around the world.
2 Richard Mumford
Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedRichard Mumford acts on aviation disputes relating to aircraft maintenance, leasing and financing. He is often involved in international matters.
2 Robert Lawson KCClyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedRobert Lawson KC is well known for his prowess in high-profile aviation disputes, with further experience in regulatory issues. He is additionally well regarded in the market for his handling of non-contentious aviation mandates.
2 Tim Murray
Watson Farley & Williams | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedTim knows the law and has a tremendous memory. He is able to get fully into the weeds quickly, leaving no stone unturned, and tells it as it is with no unnecessary sugarcoating.
Band 3
3 Anna AnatolitouDAC Beachcroft LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedAnna Anatoliou is experienced in advising on contentious and non-contentious mandates within the aviation sector. Her skill set ranges from assisting with aircraft maintenance and insurance disputes to acquisitions and lease negotiations.
3 Chloe ChallinorStephenson Harwood LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedChloe Challinor regularly advises on contract, leasing and repossession disputes, acting for major airlines and lessors.3 Sophie Eyre
Bird & Bird | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedSophie Eyre heads the aviation disputes team at Bird & Bird and is well known for her strength in repossessions, redelivery and disputes claims. She lends her abilities to both arbitration and litigation proceedings, including those relating to contractual breaches.
Up and Coming
U Zayba DrabuNorton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedZayba Drabu is insightful, analytical, creative and thinks logically about issues, which has us a few steps ahead at all times.
Associates to watch
Johnny ChampionStephenson Harwood LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution2025 | Associates to watch | 3 Years RankedJohnny Champion is always on it, taking action to get things done and finalised while also ensuring a high level of legal accuracy of his work.