Charlotte Winter > Norton Rose Fulbright > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Alongside its strong ship finance practice, Norton Rose Fulbright handles a variety of other maritime matters including disputes, ship conversion, and sanctions. Philip Roche is sought after by clients for his expertise in risk management and contentious issues, and leads the team jointly with Charlotte Winter, who focuses on finance-related litigation in the shipping sector. Another key member with a specialism in disputes is Ieronymos Bikakis.

The team at Norton Rose Fulbright handles work across the gamut of aviation matters, including assisting major airlines in delivery disputes and claims under warranties, EC261 claims and regulatory issues involving the CAA. The practice is headed by aviation disputes expert Robin Springthorpe and Charlotte Winter, who tackles aircraft repossessions, redelivery disputes and contractual issues. Patrick Farrell brings considerable experience to bear in challenges to regulators and acts for aircraft owners in repossession proceedings. Commercial matters fall under the remit of Duncan Batchelor, an asset finance specialist who also oversees a variety of transactional and corporate structuring matters. Annabelle Wheeler represents clients in aircraft and engine leasing disputes, with Will Alete and Dan Cowdy being key contacts for airlines and lessors looking to conclude aircraft acquisition deals.