Aviation | UK

Clyde & Co boasts a premier team with capability across the range of UK and international aviation law mandates. It provides significant expertise in insured liability claims for airlines, as well as dispute resolution, regulatory and finance work. The team represents an impressive array of airlines, from budget operators to flag carriers, and is particularly renowned for its global reach and expertise.

DLA Piper offers a comprehensive aviation service advising on regulatory concerns, litigation and transactions, with notable experience in insurance matters. Its clients include large UK carriers as well as leading aviation insurers and international airlines. The team is able to leverage its vast global network to coordinate multi-jurisdictional disputes and advise clients on UK, EU and international regulations, and its lawyers act as regular advisers on ground-handling matters and issues surrounding slot allocation.

Highly reputed for its aviation liability practice and ability to handle multi-jurisdictional claims, HFW advises an impressive roster of clients, including airlines and manufacturers. The team has additional expertise in aviation regulatory work and is also active on transactional matters, including complex aircraft leasing deals and insolvencies.

Stephenson Harwood is especially robust in its ability to handle aviation finance, leasing and aviation litigation matters on a global level. The team is particularly well known for its accomplished representation in international arbitration. Its lawyers maintain strong relationships with a number of key airlines, and also have experience representing major banks and aircraft lessors. It also offers additional strength in providing regulatory advice.

Bird & Bird enjoys extensive experience across a broad range of aviation law concerns, including aircraft financing, insurance, regulatory matters and competition. The firm is regularly instructed by airlines, as well as lessors, and further advises on a range of commercial concerns, including data protection, IP and supply agreements. The team also includes expertise in the emerging field of UASs and drones.

Weightmans often acts for both insurers and airlines across a range of matters, with particular strength handling subrogation claims and claims for damages and failures to pay. The team also defends against claims brought by passengers and has experience in matters involving fatal accidents.