Ranking tables
Aviation: Insurance | UK
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Senior Statespeople
Band 1
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Band 3
Patrick Slomski Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP15 Years Ranked- Sonia Lopez Weightmans1 Years Ranked
- Alexandra RodinaKennedys
- Mark WelbournKennedys
- Noelia MannKennedys
Up and Coming
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Giles Kavanagh
HFW | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Senior Statespeople | 24 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
Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 1 | 23 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: Insurance2025 | Band 1 | 27 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 HifziHFW | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedMert Hifzi relocated to London from Singapore to take over leadership of the global aerospace practice and is a well-regarded lawyer in this sector. He acts for insurers on claims relating to accidents and other losses of aircraft.
Band 2
2 Andrew Krausz
Weightmans | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 2 | 4 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 SpencerHFW | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedEdward Spencer focuses on liability disputes following aviation accidents for major international airlines, lessors and insurers.
2 Gareth LewisClyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedGareth Lewis frequently acts for insurers and their insured clients on multi-jurisdictional claims relating to aircraft accidents.
2 Gillie Belsham
Wikborg Rein LLP | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 2 | 19 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.
2 John SamiotisClyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 2 | 15 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 WardDLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedKathryn Ward acts for insurers and reinsurers on multinational liability claims and coverage disputes following aircraft accidents.
Band 3
3 Patrick Slomski
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedPatrick Slomski has vast experience handling an array of contentious aviation matters, including maintenance, leasing disputes and particularly insurance claims.3 Sonia LopezWeightmans | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Band 3 | 1 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 CooperDLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance2025 | Up and Coming | 1 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.