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Belgium

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Aviation

‘With deep knowledge of aviation’, HFW handles a range of transactional and contentious work for manufacturers, airlines, lessors and financial institutions on major accidents, complex commercial disputes and evolving regulatory frameworks. Described as a ’true expert on regulatory matters and passenger rights’, Pierre Frühling handles a range of transactional work, including complex inter-airline agreements and large-scale aircraft fleet deals, while also assisting airlines in restructuring. He heads the practice alongside Alix d’Arjuzon, who focuses on regulatory and transactional aviation matters, such as aircraft finance and airlines’ joint ventures.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pierre Frühling has an efficient and practical approach to resolving complex aviation matters.’
  • ‘A key European and Asian player in the aviation legal sector, covering both regulatory and liability work.’
  • ‘In Belgium, Pierre Frühling is a true expert on regulatory matters and passenger rights. He is extremely clear in his explanations and a joy to work with.’
  • ‘Very reactive and effective, with strong follow-up, litigation defence, and consultancy capabilities.’
  • ‘Deep knowledge of aviation matters and very good follow-up of files.’
  • ‘Expert knowledge of French and Belgian legal systems, with specific expertise in aviation-related issues.’

Key clients

  • Air Arabia
  • Air Belgium
  • Air Canada
  • Air Corsica
  • Airlines For America A4A
  • Allianz AGCS
  • All Nippon Airways
  • Aviabel Axis
  • AXA XL
  • Cargolux
  • Cathay Pacific
  • CMA CGM Air Cargo

Work highlights

Successfully representing the IATA and Airlines For America in the legal challenge against the new environmental permit granted to Brussels Airport, which limits its development.
Successfully defending Liege Airport and its insurer in a case relating to alleged damage to a large Russian cargo aircraft during renovation works to its runway.
Advising CMA CGM Air Cargo on several Belgian and European Union regulatory issues in the context of the take-over of Air Belgium.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Pierre Frühling
Pierre Frühling
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Alix d’Arjuzon
Alix d’Arjuzon
Practice head

Pierre Frühling; Alix d'Arjuzon