Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is widely recognised for its expertise in advising on major airport development projects, demonstrating particular strength in planning and environmental matters and securing regulatory approvals. The team is also experienced in handling aviation-related disputes involving leasing, insurance, and commercial contracts, often with cross-border elements. Leading the practice is Kim Dietzel, who advises on a range of transactional and regulatory matters; Robert Moore, who assists international airlines in M&A, public takeovers, corporate governance matters, and joint venture agreements; and Gregg Rowan, who handles class action cases and insurance claims within the aviation industry. Competition specialist Clémence Barraud advises on the EU, UK, and French regulatory environments relevant to the aviation sector.
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Corporate, Mergers and acquisitions, Corporate governance, Public mergers and acquisitions, Joint ventures and investments
Position

Partner, London

Career

Bob is a Partner in our corporate team focusing on executing mergers and acquisitions and other significant transactions for listed companies and advising boards of directors.

Bob helps clients implement M&A and other transactions across the globe and advises large corporations on strategic decisions and corporate governance matters.

His experience includes public company takeovers, corporate governance advice, equity raises, private company acquisitions and disposals and joint ventures, distressed M&A, demergers and innovative returns of value to shareholders.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Highly responsive with great industry knowledge.’

  • 'Excellent team dynamic - very knowledgeable individuals but work collaboratively with clients to always find the right solution.'

  • 'Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer takes time to understand the clients' needs and takes a holistic perspective to recommending the right course of action.'

  • ‘Robert Moore is very responsive, sensible and supportive.'

Key clients

  • Virgin Atlantic Airways
  • easyJet
  • Jet2
  • Vietnam Airlines JSC
  • AerCap
  • London Luton Airport Operations
  • Gatwick Airport
  • Leeds Bradford Airport
  • GIC Private Limited

Work highlights

Advising GIC Private Limited regarding its rights as a shareholder in respect of its investment in Heathrow.
Assisting Vietnam Airlines in responding to a claim from ACG Aircraft Leasing Ireland in the English High Court.
Advising Virgin Atlantic Airlines on multiple significant transactional and regulatory matters.