David Waldron > Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP‘s ‘technically excellent’ team assists airline clients looking to finance major aircraft orders and frequently acts for lessors in both the acquisition and disposal of portfolios of aircraft. Heading the practice are Sidanth Rajagopal, whose expertise encompasses aircraft financing, leasing and repossession, and Peter Sharp, who spearheads the firm’s contentious offering, where solicitor-advocate David Waldron provides further expertise. ‘Excellent aviation financing lawyer’ Manuela Krach handles transactions concerning commercial aircraft, engines and corporate jets.

Recent arbitration mandates for Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP‘s ‘exceptionally strong team’ cover the natural resources, construction, engineering, and banking and finance sectors. The London group’s experience also encompasses infrastructure, insurance, shipping, technology, and aviation-related disputes. David Waldron is experienced in matters involving Northern Europe, the CIS and China, while Peter Sharp has ‘a depth of experience that few in the City can match‘. The practice also features Robert Bolgar Smith, who acts in energy and defence-related international arbitrations.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP draws on its international network to advise on commercial litigation and investigations across various jurisdictions. ‘Hugely capable and experienced’ practice head Chris Warren-Smith demonstrates prowess in international disputes, from fraud to sanctions cases. Peter Sharp is an expert in the aviation industry and excels in cross-border litigation, as does David Waldron, who has a particular focus on the oil and gas and energy sectors. Paul Mesquitta is praised by clients as a ‘top-notch commercial litigator’. Melanie Ryan left the firm in October 2023.