Aviation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Email address
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(020) 7415 6000Chambers Review
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 UAS and drones.
Work Highlights
- Bird & Bird advised Keflavik Airport, Reykjavik on its expansion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bird & Bird understands the whole economic picture around aviation and space matters."
"The lawyers at Bird & Bird have been trusted counsel on material maintenance agreements in support of our fleet. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong."
"Bird & Bird understands the whole economic picture around aviation and space matters."
"The lawyers at Bird & Bird have been trusted counsel on material maintenance agreements in support of our fleet. Their service levels and responsiveness are very strong."
Notable Practitioners
Simon Phippard of Bird & Bird advises clients on a variety of regulatory matters in the field of aviation, including novel issues such as drones and unmanned aircraft systems.
"Simon Phippard is a trusted adviser."
"Simon is a strong team member and business partner who tailors his advice appropriately."
"Simon has deep expertise, as his background is in aviation. He has a huge network."
Sophie Eyre heads the aviation disputes team at Bird & Bird and is well known for her strength in repossessions, redelivery and disputes claims. She lends her abilities to both arbitration and litigation proceedings, including those relating to contractual breaches.
"Sophie Eyre is exceptionally commercially aware and very responsive."
"Sophie is a brilliant litigator. She is extremely good with clients and has got a very good commercial brain. She is really commercially savvy and very hard nosed."
"It is always a pleasure to work with Sophie. She is responsive, smart and able to come up with outside-the-box solutions."