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This section includes the leading law firms and lawyers who specialise in the aviation sector. Law firms' departments are ranked in the overarching Aviation table. Lawyers can be ranked for their specific specialisms in the Claimant, Insurance, Regulatory and Dispute Resolution tables. Insurance includes the leading lawyers for insurance in the aviation sector. These individuals most likely advise insurance companies and/or the insured and are capable of representing them at the highest level. Lawyers are assessed on their ability to advise on a range of insurance matters, including third-party claims, claims settlements, coverage, litigation and other aspects of liability. Regulatory covers lawyers with specialist expertise concerning the regulation of the aviation industry, including proceedings involving the European Commission, UK Civil Aviation Authority, UK Office of Fair Trading and ABTA.   Claimant covers lawyers who assist victims and their families in claims arising from both commercial and non-commercial aviation accidents.   Dispute Resolution  covers non-insurance related disputes concerning the activities of aviation sector entities. 

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    Stewarts
    Aviation: Claimant
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Stewarts is widely regarded as the go-to firm for claimants in aviation litigation. The team represents survivors as well as families of victims, both at home and abroad, and frequently takes on multijurisdictional cases. It is routinely instructed following high-profile accidents involving planes and helicopters, with experience representing both governments and high net worth families following aviation accidents.
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Band 2

  1. Irwin Mitchell
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    Irwin Mitchell
    Aviation: Claimant
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Irwin Mitchell has a renowned claimant-focused practice with a proven track record of acting for victims and their families in high-profile aviation accidents. Areas of expertise within the team include big-ticket personal injury and dependency claims following domestic and international incidents, as well as military aviation matters. Cases pursued by the team include liability claims against aircraft and component manufacturers, and claims against carriers.
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