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Senior Statespeople

  1. Giles Kavanagh
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    Giles Kavanagh
    HFW
    HFW | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years Ranked
    Giles Kavanagh is well respected for his experience acting on claims for insurers, manufacturers and international airlines, often following fatal aeroplane accidents.
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Band 1

  1. Maria Cetta
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    Maria Cetta
    DAC Beachcroft LLP
    DAC Beachcroft LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 1 | 25 Years Ranked
    Maria 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.
  2. Mark Franklin
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    Mark Franklin
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 1 | 29 Years Ranked
    Mark 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.
  3. Mert O Hifzi
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    Mert O Hifzi
    HFW
    HFW | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Mert O Hifzi acts for insurers on claims relating to accidents and other losses of aircraft.

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Band 2

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    Alex Stovold
    DAC Beachcroft LLP
    DAC Beachcroft LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Alex Stovold is recognised for his work for insurers and reinsurers concerning coverage and liability issues regarding aviation accidents.

  2. Andrew Krausz
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    Andrew Krausz
    Weightmans
    Weightmans | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Andrew Krausz offers experience of both international and domestic matters, advising on coverage and liability matters as well as claims for damage caused to aircraft.

  3. Edward Spencer
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    Edward Spencer
    HFW
    HFW | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Edward Spencer focuses on liability disputes following aviation accidents for major international airlines, lessors and insurers.
  4. Gareth Lewis
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    Gareth Lewis
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked

    Gareth Lewis acts for insurers and their insured clients on multijurisdictional claims relating to aircraft accidents.

  5. John Samiotis
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    John Samiotis
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    John Samiotis is noted for his expertise in handling insurance claims with cross-border implications concerning aviation accidents and aircraft damage.
  6. Kathryn L Ward
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    Kathryn L Ward
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Kathryn Ward acts for insurers and reinsurers on multinational liability claims and coverage disputes following aircraft accidents.
  7. Simon Balls
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    Simon Balls
    Kennedys
    Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Simon 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.
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Band 3

  1. Alexandra Rodina
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    Alexandra Rodina
    Kennedys
    Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Alexandra 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.

  2. Gillie Belsham
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    Gillie Belsham
    Wikborg Rein LLP
    Wikborg Rein LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    Gillie 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
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    Mark Welbourn
    Kennedys
    Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Mark Welbourn advises on insurance disputes for airlines and their insurers. He assists airlines of note with major losses and defends passenger liability claims.

  4. Noelia Mann
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    Noelia Mann
    Kennedys
    Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Noelia 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.

  5. Patrick Slomski
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    Patrick Slomski
    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked

    Patrick Slomski has vast experience of handling an array of contentious aviation matters, including maintenance, leasing disputes and particularly insurance claims.

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    Sonia Lopez
    Weightmans
    Weightmans | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Sonia 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.

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Up and Coming

  1. Victoria Cooper
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    Victoria Cooper
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Victoria 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.