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S Giles Kavanagh
HFW | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years RankedGiles Kavanagh is well respected for his experience acting on claims for insurers, manufacturers and international airlines, often following fatal aeroplane accidents.
Band 1

1 Maria Cetta
DAC Beachcroft LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 1 | 25 Years RankedMaria Cetta enjoys a sterling reputation acting for airlines and insurers on claims arising from aircraft damage, air accidents and cargo claims, principally within Europe and the Middle East.
1 Mark Franklin
DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 1 | 29 Years RankedMark Franklin offers vast experience acting for insurers and insured clients on liability claims following high-profile air disasters as well as advising on aviation regulation.
1 Mert O Hifzi
HFW | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedMert O Hifzi acts for insurers on claims relating to accidents and other losses of aircraft.
Band 2
2 Alex Stovold
DAC Beachcroft LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedAlex Stovold is recognised for his work for insurers and reinsurers concerning coverage and liability issues regarding aviation accidents.

2 Andrew Krausz
Weightmans | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedAndrew Krausz offers experience of both international and domestic matters, advising on coverage and liability matters as well as claims for damage caused to aircraft.

2 Edward Spencer
HFW | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedEdward Spencer focuses on liability disputes following aviation accidents for major international airlines, lessors and insurers.
2 Gareth Lewis
Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years RankedGareth Lewis acts for insurers and their insured clients on multijurisdictional claims relating to aircraft accidents.

2 John Samiotis
Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJohn Samiotis is noted for his expertise in handling insurance claims with cross-border implications concerning aviation accidents and aircraft damage.
2 Kathryn L Ward
DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedKathryn Ward acts for insurers and reinsurers on multinational liability claims and coverage disputes following aircraft accidents.
2 Simon Balls
Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedSimon Balls is particularly active for airlines and insurers on liability claims following aircraft disasters. He also advises on flight delay and EC261 cancellation compensation claims.
Band 3

3 Alexandra Rodina
Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedAlexandra Rodina is experienced in handling large insurance claims for airlines, insurers and reinsurers, on both a domestic and cross-border level. She also has experience of handling claims relating to major loss and aircraft accidents.

3 Gillie Belsham
Wikborg Rein LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedGillie Belsham provides standout advice on liability claims concerning high-profile aviation disasters, notably advising manufacturers and their insurers, but also on insurance disputes for loss of aircraft.
3 Mark Welbourn
Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMark Welbourn advises on insurance disputes for airlines and their insurers. He assists airlines of note with major losses and defends passenger liability claims.

3 Noelia Mann
Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedNoelia Mann acts for insurers and aviation companies on civil proceedings and cross-border claims. She has particular experience handling claims for airlines and other aviation clients from Spanish-speaking jurisdictions.

3 Patrick Slomski
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedPatrick Slomski has vast experience of handling an array of contentious aviation matters, including maintenance, leasing disputes and particularly insurance claims.
3 Sonia Lopez
Weightmans | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedSonia 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.
Up and Coming

U Victoria Cooper
DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedVictoria Cooper advises on a variety of cross-border aviation insurance and liability matters, both contentious and non-contentious, on behalf of insurers and reinsurers. She is also equipped to assist clients with regulatory issues.