One of few firms able to provide dedicated aviation regulatory advice

We have a dedicated aviation regulatory practice, an area that is of growing importance to the industry. Our lawyers have a deep understanding of complex aviation regulations and of the airline business, and can advise clients on the commercial implications and consequences.

We act for airlines in relation to all aspects of aviation safety, security and economic regulation, and market access, pursuant to both international and national law. We have particular expertise in advising airlines on the issue of Air Operator Certificates and licensing, as well as on EU Regulation 261/2004 in connection with denied boarding, cancellations and delay.

We advise on competition law in the aviation sector, including on alliances and on mergers & acquisitions State aid rules. We also advise on code sharing, frequent flyer participation, bilateral air service agreements, international aviation conventions, and the ever-increasing volume of EU law affecting aviation.

Due to our extensive international footprint, we can provide advice on a multi-jurisdictional basis.

Our Regulatory Work

  • All
  • UK & Europe
  • Hillsborough stadium disaster

    Instructed to represent Operation Resolve at the inquests into the Hillsborough stadium disaster.

    United Kingdom

    Local authority duty of care

    Representing Chester-le-Street District Council and others, where we considered the extent of duty of care owed by local authority to public when an interactive inflatable art exhibit took off, killing and injuring visitors.

    United Kingdom

    Local Authority public liability advice

    Advising the London Borough of Hounslow in the X and Y v Hounslow LB - 2009 EWCA Civ 286 case involving a duty owed by social workers towards vulnerable adults.

    United Kingdom

    Malicious procurement of a warrant, unlawful arrest and false imprisonment

    Advising on a complex and high value claim, over GBP 1.3m, pursued by multiple claimants alleging malicious procurement of a warrant, misfeasance in public office, trespass, unlawful arrest and false imprisonment.

    United Kingdom

    Public liability claim during property demolition

    Successful defence of a house owner sued by contractors for GBP 1 million following an accident during the demolition and reconstruction of a property.

    United Kingdom
  • Hillsborough stadium disaster

    Instructed to represent Operation Resolve at the inquests into the Hillsborough stadium disaster.

    United Kingdom

    Local authority duty of care

    Representing Chester-le-Street District Council and others, where we considered the extent of duty of care owed by local authority to public when an interactive inflatable art exhibit took off, killing and injuring visitors.

    United Kingdom

    Local Authority public liability advice

    Advising the London Borough of Hounslow in the X and Y v Hounslow LB - 2009 EWCA Civ 286 case involving a duty owed by social workers towards vulnerable adults.

    United Kingdom

    Malicious procurement of a warrant, unlawful arrest and false imprisonment

    Advising on a complex and high value claim, over GBP 1.3m, pursued by multiple claimants alleging malicious procurement of a warrant, misfeasance in public office, trespass, unlawful arrest and false imprisonment.

    United Kingdom

    Public liability claim during property demolition

    Successful defence of a house owner sued by contractors for GBP 1 million following an accident during the demolition and reconstruction of a property.

    United Kingdom

Our Regulatory team

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Rob Lawson KC

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