Aviation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper offers a comprehensive aviation service that advises 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 multijurisdictional 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.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper acted on behalf of Starr International as the reinsurer in litigation proceedings related to a number of aircraft leased to Russian air operators that have not been returned.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"DLA Piper has the depth and breadth to promptly respond to transactions as they develop in a personable and collaborative manner."
"I have found DLA to always be responsive and equally comprehensive. It has also been pleasing that DLA have presented matters in a language that is understandable and supportive."
"The team is extremely strong and always able to provide solicitations regardless of the complexities. DLA's Aviation team are extremely commercially aware and sensitive to inhouse challenges."
"DLA Piper has the depth and breadth to promptly respond to transactions as they develop in a personable and collaborative manner."
"I have found DLA to always be responsive and equally comprehensive. It has also been pleasing that DLA have presented matters in a language that is understandable and supportive."
"The team is extremely strong and always able to provide solicitations regardless of the complexities. DLA's Aviation team are extremely commercially aware and sensitive to inhouse challenges."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Franklin offers vast experience acting for insurers and insured clients on liability claims following high-profile air disasters as well as advising on aviation regulation.
"Mark is fantastic to work with on all levels."
"Mark is a long serving, committed and very experienced Aviation Insurance lawyer."
"We have found Mark to be knowledgeable, personable, proactive and accommodating."
Kathryn Ward acts for insurers and reinsurers on multinational liability claims and coverage disputes following aircraft accidents.
"Kathryn was on the best team I've ever used."
"Fantastic to work with on all levels."
"A long-serving, dedicated and very experienced member of the team."
Tony Payne specialises in regulatory matters and regularly acts on behalf of a wide range of clients in the aviation sector, including international airlines, airports and manufacturers.
"Tony Payne is a fantastic lawyer who always delivers solutions to complex problems and helps us achieve alignment with diverse regulatory agencies and frameworks."
"Tony's expertise is second to none and he is always my go-to for anything regulatory."
"His experience and knowledge of the regulations and regulators is unmatched.He is very easy to work with and provides excellent advice and assistance."
"Tony is a fantastic lawyer that always delivers solutions to complex problems and helps us achieve alignment with diverse regulatory agencies and frameworks."
"Tony has incomparable experience and provides invaluable advice."
Victoria Cooper advises on a variety of cross-border aviation insurance and liability matters, both contentious and non-contentious, on behalf of insurers and reinsurers. She is also equipped to assist clients with regulatory issues.
"Victoria Cooper has excellent client service skills."
"Fantastic to work with on all levels."
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