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Aviation: Regulatory | UK
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Band 1
1 Mark FranklinDLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Regulatory2025 | Band 1 | 27 Years RankedMark 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.
Band 2
2 Tony PayneDLA Piper LLP | Aviation: Regulatory2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedTony 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.
Band 3
3 Kim DietzelHerbert Smith Freehills | Aviation: Regulatory2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedCo-head of the firm's aviation practice, Kim Dietzel is qualified as a solicitor advocate and benefits from having a broad knowledge of EU regulatory and competition laws. She has experience handling aviation regulatory approval processes and runway slot allocation regulations.3 Simon PhippardBird & Bird | Aviation: Regulatory2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSimon 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.3 Thomas Van der WijngaartClyde & Co LLP | Aviation: Regulatory2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedThomas Van der Wijngaart advises airlines and foreign governments on regulatory compliance, airline licensing and air service negotiations. Additionally, he has experience handling insurance disputes.