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Ranking tables

UK UK-wide Aviation

This section covers a broad range of work carried out by lawyers for clients in the aviation and related industries. Specialists in this sector are ranked across a number of subtables:

Rankings overview for Departments

1
Band 1
  1. Clyde & Co LLP 11 Years Ranked
  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
3
Band 3
  1. Bird & Bird
  2. Holland & Knight (UK) LLP
4
Band 4
  1. Herbert Smith Freehills
  2. Ince
  3. Knights plc
  4. Weightmans

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. 1
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. DLA Piper LLP
    2
    DLA Piper LLP
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. HFW
    2
    HFW
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Stephenson Harwood LLP
    2
    Stephenson Harwood LLP
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    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. Maintains strong relationships with a number of key airlines, and also represents major banks and aircraft lessors. It also offers additional strength in providing regulatory advice.
  4. Kennedys
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. Bird & Bird
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 3
  2. Holland & Knight (UK) LLP
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 3
4
Band 4
  1. Herbert Smith Freehills
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 4
  2. Ince
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 4
  3. Knights plc
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 4
  4. Weightmans
    Aviation
    2023 | Band 4