Our track record in the aviation insurance market is unrivalled. We act for the majority of the world’s airlines and their insurers outside the US in connection with accidents and claims. We have done most of this work since aviation began and we still do; in 2006 we were instructed on over 80% of the world’s major air accidents.
In the past decade alone we have been involved in over 70 major aircraft accidents, many of them high-profile. We handle complex high-value cases wherever in the world they arise. We are able to do this thanks to our network of 18 offices around the world, many of which specialise in aviation liability work. We have the top reputation worldwide: both Chambers and the Legal 500 directories rate us as the leading aviation liability firm.
Lawyers in the team have considerable industry know-how and strong links with the leading professional aviation organisations both in the UK and Europe. This keeps us abreast of all new developments impacting upon the aerospace sector.
Liability work is very broad, but can range from acting in connection with a major aviation disaster to smaller accidents taking place on board the aircraft or during embarkation.
Usually we act for the airline’s insurers and the airline together. We act for many of the world's airlines whether flag carriers, start-ups, low cost operations or regional airlines. Other clients in this area range from general aviation operators to ground handlers and airports.