Clyde & Co LLP offers full-services expertise in the aviation sector with high-end liability and insurance knowhow. The firm is mostly involved alongside airlines companies (with Air France a top name in the portfolio) and insurers, which entrust the team with their most challenging matters including airline disaster cases and other major passengers’ claims. The team also demonstrates excellent regulatory expertise and has the ability to handle commercial and transactional related litigation and arbitration. The practice is co-headed by the excellent Fabrice Pradon and Grégory Laville de la Plaigne .
Aviation in France
Clyde & Co LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Grégory Laville de la Plaigne; Fabrice Pradon
Les références
‘They have a strong team (deep bench) that has good contacts with the regulators and knowledge of the industry.’
‘Gregory Laville de la Plaigne is very responsive and knowledgeable.’
‘In-depth knowledge of the field, availability and responsiveness, good market recognition.’
Principaux clients
Aer Lingus
Air Algérie
Air Canada
Air France
Air Senegal
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
Axa XL
Chubb
Finnair
JetBlue
La Réunion Aérienne
Royal Air Maroc
Transavia
Thai Airways International
Wizz Air
Yemenia Airways
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Yemeniya Airways and its insurers in negotiations, litigation, and criminal proceedings.
- Representing an Asian company in a dispute against an aircraft manufacturer concerning unpaid commissions for the sale of aircraft.
- Representing Air France and other airlines before the highest French courts regarding disembarking passengers refused entry to France.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a prominent name in the field of civil liability linked to the aviation industry through star Vonnick Le Guillou who is one of Airbus and its insurers’ key advisers. Under her supervision, the team acts in some of the market’s most prominent air disaster related cases and also represents insurers and other aviation suppliers in other damage claims and commercial proceedings. Additionally, the team also assists its aviation clients with the conclusion of strategic commercial projects thanks notably to Gregory Tulquois. Senior associate Audrey Lemniaï provides support.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vonnick Le Guillou; Gregory Tulquois
Les références
‘Available, professional and responsive.’
‘Vonnick Le Guillou is a prominent professional with extensive experience.’
Principaux clients
Global aerospace
AIRBUS SAS
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
ALLIANZ GCS
AXA XL
ATR
SCOR
LA REUNION AERIENNE
AURA AERO
Principaux dossiers
HFW
HFW assists a prominent client base of major French and international airlines, top insurers as well as aviation part manufacturers. The practice stands out for its wide offering, covering accidents and damage liability, passenger and cargo claims, as well as regulatory and commercial needs. The practice regularly assists clients with the launching of new services, and also following major aviation crashes. The practice is co-headed by Paris and Brussels-based partner Pierre Frühling, and aviation liability specialist Jean-Baptiste Charles.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pierre Frühling; Jean-Baptiste Charles
Les références
‘Competent team, availability and international presence.’
‘A dynamic team, serious and engaged in matters.’
‘Jean-Baptiste Charles has a fine knowledge of the market, is available and has a great know-how.’
Principaux clients
Aeromexico
AIG
Air Corsica
Aircalin
Allianz AGCS
All Nippon Airways
Arkia Israeli Airlines
AXA XL
Azul
Blade Urban Air Mobility
Camair Cameroun Airlines
Cargo Air
Cathay Pacific
Channel Jets
CMA CGM
Corsair
Croatia Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Delvag
El Al
Global Aerospace
Goshawk (SMBC)
Hi Fly
Jung Skies Croatia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Korean Air
La Réunion Aérienne
Madagascar Airlines
Mont Blanc Hélicoptères / HBG Group
Norse Atlantic Airways
Saudia
Sirius Aviation Capital
Swissport
Vietnam Airlines
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Korean Air in litigation proceedings relating to slots at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport.
- Assisting Qantas on launching its operations in France for the non-stop service from Perth to Paris.
- Representing French airline Corsair in court in a litigation involving damage to a Boeing B 747 by a defective aircraft tug.
Courrégé-Foreman
Litigation boutique Courrégé-Foreman assists a prominent client base, spanning French and European civil aviation authorities and their employees, a major airport operator (ADP) as well as aviation part manufacturers among which engine manufacturer Safran which the practice regularly defends following crash and accidents of planes and helicopters. The team has high-level civil and criminal product liability expertise while also advising clients on regulatory issues. The practice is co-headed by Mauricia Courrégé
and Simon Foreman .
Responsables de la pratique:
Mauricia Courrégé; Simon Foreman
Principaux clients
Safran Group
Aéroports de Paris
Global Aerospace Inc
La Reunion Aérienne
DGAC (French civil aviation authority)
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Safran in proceedings initiated by the families of victims of the Aeroflot flight 1492 crash that occurred at Moscow Sheremetyevo airport on 5 May 2019.
- Assisting Safran Helicopter Engines in criminal and civil proceedings initiated following an engine stoppage which caused a helicopter crash in which five lives were lost.
Signature Litigation AARPI
Signature Litigation AARPI ‘s high-profile product liability expertise makes it one of Boeing and other aviation part manufacturers’ go-to-firms following crashes and accidents in France or overseas (when French passengers are concerned) and other toxic tort actions. The team also assists aviation, space and defense manufacturers in dealing with commercial litigation, notably linked with the supply of equipment. The practice is headed by excellent litigator Thomas Rouhette, who is ably supported by counsel Ela Barda.
Responsables de la pratique:
Thomas Rouhette
Autres avocats clés:
Ela Barda
Principaux clients
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty
The Boeing Company
Continental Technologies Aerospace
Daher Aerospace
GE Aviation
Global Aerospace
Honeywell Aerospace
Jeppesen
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting The Boeing Company in its French aviation litigation and regulatory matters.
- Assisting Continental Aerospace Technologies in its French aviation litigation matters.
- Assisting Honeywell Aerospace in its French aviation litigation matters.
Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance ‘s practice stands out as Airbus’ key adviser for its strategic commercial contracts and related litigation and international arbitration. Dessislava Savova is the key name within the practice with long standing experienced advising on industrial contracts, joint ventures and technology projects. The practice also assists various other clients, providing advice on a range of matters including leasing.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dessislava Savova; Thomas Baudesson; Fabrice Cohen
Les références
‘Particularly competent, business-oriented, pragmatic team. Perfect knowledge of the sector. Great availability. Perfect communication.’
Principaux clients
Air France
Airbus
Airbus Defence and Space
Airbus Helicopters
Airbus SE
ArianeGroup
Nordic Aviation Capital
Kennedys
Renowned insurance expert, Kennedys regularly assists insurers and their insured clients (notably airline companies) in dealing with passenger and cargo claims, as well as damage liability linked to the occurrence of minor collisions and maintenance incidents happening on airport fields. Aurélia Cadain is the key name in the practice, and Nicolas Bouckaert also contributes.
Autres avocats clés:
Aurélia Cadain; Nicolas Bouckaert