Acting for airlines, airports and lessors, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP handles disputes, regulatory and financing instructions in addition to providing support on other corporate transactions. The team is led by Robert Moore, who oversees mergers and joint ventures, and UK and EU competition law specialist Kim Dietzel, who often advises on challenges to CAA decisions. Gregg Rowan is well versed in aviation sector disputes, notably leasing issues and regulatory investigations. Further competition law expertise comes in the form of Clémence Barraud, who has experience in advising on matters affecting regulated sectors in both the UK and France.
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  • 'HSF have provided us with very strong support in corporate and finance matters for many years.'
  • 'HSF has in-depth knowledge and experience in aviation/airport planning matters. They have years of experience assisting other airports in planning matters, which has been of great use in assisting us.'
  • 'Catherine Howard clearly has years of aviation and planning knowledge, which has been invaluable in assisting us.'

Kernmandanten

  • Virgin Atlantic Airways
  • easyJet
  • Jet2
  • Vietnam Airlines
  • AerCap
  • Asia Aviation Capital
  • London Luton Airport Operations
  • Gatwick Airport
  • Leeds Bradford Airport

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised Virgin Atlantic in regard to the CAA's H7 price control review of Heathrow Airport Limited's airport charges and represented it in its subsequent appeal to the CMA of the CAA's final decision.
  • Acted for AerCap in connection with several matters, including on claims under its aviation insurance policies relating to the loss of aircraft and engines in Ukraine and Russia.
  • Assisted Gatwick Airport Limited and London Luton Airport with their respective development and expansion master plans.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Kim Dietzel
Robert Moore

Führende Associates

Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.

Clémence Barraud

Praxisleitung

Robert Moore; Kim Dietzel

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Gregg Rowan; Catherine Howard; Suzy Campbell; Clémence Barraud