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Aviation: Insurance | UK

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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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Senior Statespeople

  1. Giles Kavanagh
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    Giles Kavanagh
    HFW
    HFW | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years Ranked
    Giles Kavanagh is well respected for his experience acting on claims for insurers, manufacturers and international airlines, often following fatal aeroplane accidents.
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Band 1

  1. Maria Cetta
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    Maria Cetta
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    Maria Cetta enjoys a sterling reputation acting for airlines and insurers on claims arising from aircraft damage, air accidents and cargo claims, principally within Europe and the Middle East.
  2. Mark Franklin
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    Mark Franklin
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 1 | 27 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Mert O Hifzi
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    Mert O Hifzi
    HFW
    HFW | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Mert Hifzi relocated to London from Singapore to take over leadership of the global aerospace practice and is a well-regarded lawyer in this sector. He acts for insurers on claims relating to accidents and other losses of aircraft.
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Band 2

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    Alex Stovold
    DAC Beachcroft LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked
    Alex Stovold is recognised for his work for insurers and reinsurers concerning coverage and liability issues regarding aviation accidents.
  2. Andrew Krausz
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    Andrew Krausz
    Weightmans
    Weightmans | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Andrew Krausz offers experience of both international and domestic matters, advising on coverage and liability matters as well as claims for damage caused to aircraft.
  3. Edward Spencer
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    Edward Spencer
    HFW
    HFW | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Edward Spencer focuses on liability disputes following aviation accidents for major international airlines, lessors and insurers.
  4. Gareth Lewis
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    Gareth Lewis
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Gareth Lewis frequently acts for insurers and their insured clients on multi-jurisdictional claims relating to aircraft accidents.
  5. Gillie Belsham
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    Gillie Belsham
    Wikborg Rein LLP
    Wikborg Rein LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Gillie Belsham provides standout advice on liability claims concerning high-profile aviation disasters, notably advising manufacturers and their insurers, but also on insurance disputes for loss of aircraft.
  6. John Samiotis
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    John Samiotis
    Clyde & Co LLP
    Clyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    John Samiotis is noted for his expertise in handling insurance claims with cross-border implications concerning aviation accidents and aircraft damage.
  7. Kathryn L Ward
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    Kathryn L Ward
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Kathryn Ward acts for insurers and reinsurers on multinational liability claims and coverage disputes following aircraft accidents.
  8. Simon Balls
    Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Patrick Slomski
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    Patrick Slomski
    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
    Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Patrick Slomski has vast experience handling an array of contentious aviation matters, including maintenance, leasing disputes and particularly insurance claims.
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    Sonia Lopez
    Weightmans
    Weightmans | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Sonia Lopez advises major airlines on a wide range of insurance matters, particularly subrogation and coverage. She is also well placed to assist with passenger claims and issues relating to aircraft accidents.
  3. Alexandra Rodina
    Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Mark Welbourn
    Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Noelia Mann
    Kennedys | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

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    Victoria Cooper
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Insurance
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    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.