The powerhouse aviation team at DLA Piper remains a market leader, leveraging the bench strength of a global network and the experience of its practitioners, to advise major aircraft manufacturers, insurers and airlines on a diverse spectrum of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team is led by practice space authority Vonnick Le Guillou, who brings expertise to international liability claims and high-profile accident litigation; Gregory Tulquois, a specialist in aerospace and aviation digital transformation projects; and Stéphane Lemarchand, who has over 20 years’ experience and a background in IT-related issues.

The aviation team at the Paris office of global firm HFW remains a force in the marketplace, assisting major airlines, insurers, airports and aircraft maintenance providers, involved in everyday matters and high-stakes litigation. Led by aviation expert Pierre Frühling, who operates out of Paris and Brussels, and Jean-Baptiste Charles in Paris, who is a specialist in multi-jurisdictional major catastrophe losses, the group handles dispute resolution, contracts, state aid, regulatory compliance and insolvencies. Senior associate Alix d’Arjuzon, who divides his time between Paris and Brussels, provides support on regulatory matters.

Drawing on the firm's global presence across five continents, the experienced aviation team at the Paris office of Clifford Chance has strength in advising major aerospace manufacturers and service providers and airlines, on strategic joint ventures, complex arbitration, procurement, regulatory investigations and regional expansion and development. The team is headed by Dessislava Savova, who is a specialist in commercial alliances, internal investigatory expert Thomas Baudesson and Fabrice Cohen, who manages complex corporate reorganisations. Simon Greenberg, an experienced international arbitrator with over 20 years’ experience, provides key support.

The experienced Paris team at Kennedys represents major airlines and insurers in high-stakes aviation disputes involving transport and cargo claims, air carriers’ liability and aviation product liability claims. Aurélia Cadain has strength in negotiations and litigation related to catastrophic accidents. Nicolas Bouckaert specialises in industrial risk and court-appointed technical investigations.

The Paris aviation team at Signature Litigation AARPI advises aerospace manufacturers and insurers involved in complex, cross-border litigation. Thomas Rouhette leads the team, bringing over 30 years’ experience to aviation disputes. Claire Massiera, who was promoted to counsel in July 2022, specialises in representing clients in major aviation accidents. Senior associate Ela Barda provides support in product liability mandates.

The aviation group at Paris boutique firm Courrégé-Foreman represents manufacturers, aviation insurers, the European and French civil aviation authorities, air traffic controllers, pilots, and the airport authority involved in high-stakes contentious matters. The team is headed by founding partners Mauricia Courrégé, an expert in industrial accidents, and Simon Foreman, an experienced aviation litigator. Aurélie Girault is able to utilise her background in criminal science to assist clients in this space.