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Aviation: Regulatory | UK

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Band 1

  1. Mark Franklin
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    Mark Franklin
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Regulatory
    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.
  2. Tony Payne
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    Tony Payne
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Tony Payne specialises in regulatory matters and regularly acts on behalf of a wide range of clients in the aviation sector, including international airlines, airports and manufacturers.
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Band 2

  1. 2
    Simon Phippard
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Simon Phippard advises clients on a variety of regulatory matters in the field of aviation, including novel issues such as drones and unmanned aircraft systems.

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Band 3

  1. Kim Dietzel
    3
    Kim Dietzel
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    Kim Dietzel is qualified as a solicitor advocate and benefits from having a broad knowledge of EU regulatory and competition laws. She has experience of handling aviation regulatory approval processes.

  2. Lucy England
    3
    Lucy England
    Fox Williams LLP
    Fox Williams LLP | Aviation: Regulatory
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Lucy England advises clients on a series of regulatory matters, including flight scheduling systems and leasing agreements.