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Aviation: Dispute Resolution | UK

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Patrick Farrell
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    Patrick Farrell
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 29 Years Ranked

    Patrick Farrell has a breadth of knowledge in the field of aviation law. He has deep experience of handling matters in the aviation dispute resolution sphere, acting on asset repossessions and lease terminations as well as regulatory matters.

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Band 1

  1. Paul Phillips
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    Paul Phillips
    Stephenson Harwood LLP
    Stephenson Harwood LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Paul Phillips represents clients in the full range of aviation disputes, including lease terminations, airport slot allocations, service agreements and aircraft accidents. He has experience litigating in the UK Supreme Court and is particularly active for major airlines.

  2. Robin Springthorpe
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    Robin Springthorpe
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Robin 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.

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Band 2

  1. Annabelle Wheeler
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    Annabelle Wheeler
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked

    Annabelle Wheeler offers strength in maintenance and lease disputes, and acts on behalf of major airlines on contractual disputes.

  2. Charlotte Winter
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    Charlotte Winter
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Charlotte Winter has extensive experience of acting on a plethora of multijurisdictional contentious matters, including litigation and international arbitrations concerning leases, contractual enforcements and agreements. Her clients include lessors and airlines around the world.

  3. Richard Mumford
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    Richard Mumford
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Richard Mumford acts on aviation disputes relating to aircraft maintenance, leasing and financing. He is often involved in international matters.
  4. Tim Murray
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    Tim Murray
    Watson Farley & Williams
    Watson Farley & Williams | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked

    Timothy Murray comes highly recommended for his expertise in multijurisdictional contentious cases, including leasing and repossession disputes.

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Band 3

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    Anna Anatolitou
    DAC Beachcroft LLP
    DAC Beachcroft LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Anna Anatolitou 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 lease negotiations.

  2. Chloe Challinor
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    Chloe Challinor
    Burges Salmon LLP
    Burges Salmon LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Chloe Challinor regularly advises on contract, leasing and repossession disputes, acting for major airlines and lessors.
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    Sophie Eyre
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    Sophie Eyre 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.

  4. Zayba Drabu
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    Zayba Drabu
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Zayba Drabu has a wide-ranging aviation litigation practice, which includes asset repossession and lease termination disputes.

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Up and Coming

  1. Johnny Champion
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    Johnny Champion
    Stephenson Harwood LLP
    Stephenson Harwood LLP | Aviation: Dispute Resolution
    2026 | Up and Coming | 5 Years Ranked
    Johnny Champion is particularly visible acting on litigious matters involving lease and regulatory aspects as well as acting in arbitrations.