Aviation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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Norton Rose Fulbright enjoys an excellent reputation for the strength of its aviation asset finance practice. The team also excels in advising clients on regulatory and competition law matters, and routinely attracts mandates from a wide range of clients, including airlines and lessors. An additional area of strength for the team is its handling of contentious matters, particularly contractual and leasing disputes. It is also highly experienced in multi-jurisdictional matters, with notable global reach.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright represented FW Aviation in a leasing dispute against VietJet concerning the terminated lease of four aircraft and its right to repossession.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose is equipped to deliver exceptional customer service levels. The team has multiple touchpoints and it is always clear which team members are supporting senior partners on our transactions."
"The team at Norton Rose Fulbright quickly understood the commercial implications of various clauses."
"Norton Rose has an exceptional team that is highly capable. They have always been very prompt and available as they are aware of the timings of the industry."
"They offer good value for money and are keenly aware of the need to manage budget constraints. They are very knowledgeable and are able to think in broader terms, encompassing other affected areas."
"It is very reassuring to work with Norton Rose Fulbright because they are very sensible and pragmatic."
"Norton Rose is equipped to deliver exceptional customer service levels. The team has multiple touchpoints and it is always clear which team members are supporting senior partners on our transactions."
"The team at Norton Rose Fulbright quickly understood the commercial implications of various clauses."
"Norton Rose has an exceptional team that is highly capable. They have always been very prompt and available as they are aware of the timings of the industry."
"They offer good value for money and are keenly aware of the need to manage budget constraints. They are very knowledgeable and are able to think in broader terms, encompassing other affected areas."
"It is very reassuring to work with Norton Rose Fulbright because they are very sensible and pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Farrell has a breadth of knowledge in the field of aviation law. He has deep experience handling matters in the aviation dispute resolution sphere, acting on asset repossessions and lease terminations as well as regulatory matters.
"Patrick is very wise and strategic. He has seen all of the trade and he is a great asset to clients. A reassuring presence."
Robin Springthorpe is a highly experienced litigator who acts on maintenance, lease and repossession disputes. He is also recognised for his experience of handling EC261 passenger claims.
"Robin provides excellent strategic advice and is a good tactician."
"Robin acts for some biggest airlines and they love him."
Annabelle Wheeler offers strength in maintenance and lease disputes, and acts on behalf of major airlines on contractual disputes.
"Anabelle is a true star; she is bright, measured and effective."
"Annabelle is very capable, has tremendous attention to detail and fights her cases hard."
Charlotte Winter has extensive experience acting on a plethora of multi-jurisdictional contentious matters, including litigation and international arbitrations concerning leases, contractual enforcements and agreements as well as insolvency processes. Her clients include lessors and airlines all around the world.
"Charlotte is pragmatic, intelligent and thoughtful in her approach. Her deep domain expertise and calm demeanor always helped steer our team towards the right solution."
"Charlotte Winter is an excellent lawyer. She is perceptive, gets good outcomes for her clients and sees through the fog of detail."
"Charlotte is a great litigator who is calm and clear."
Zayba Drabu has a wide-ranging aviation litigation practice, acting on asset repossession and lease termination disputes.
"Zayba Drabu is insightful, analytical, creative and thinks logically about issues, which has us a few steps ahead at all times."
"She is responsive, efficient and commercially minded."
"Zayba is very tenacious, with tremendous attention to detail and clear thinking."
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