Class Actions
England & Wales
19 August 2025
Airports, insurers, and aviation companies turn to Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP for guidance on high-value claims, regulatory compliance, contractual agreements, and dispute resolution. Aviation insurance litigator Louise High leads the team, alongside the ‘tactically astute’ Patrick Slomski, an insurance coverage, catastrophe, and commercial disputes expert, who joined as co-head of the practice in 2024. Lisa Hillary and Robbie Skinner are further key contacts.
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Testimonials
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‘Each and every member of the firm was a pleasure to work with. They were all highly committed professionals who took their work very seriously. The engagement and command of the detail were exceptional. ’
‘Louise High has encyclopaedic knowledge. Lisa Hillary was unflappable and had an excellent innate feel for what to do. Robbie Skinner was dependable and industrious. A powerhouse team, each of whom I highly recommend!’
‘Patrick Slomski is a very experienced aviation lawyer with unparalleled analytical and practical knowledge. Tactically astute.'
- 'The aviation team at Pennningtons is excellent and is going from strength to strength.'
- 'Louise High has a well of experience in the field and has a very good reputation in the market.'
- 'They are responsive, their work product is of a high standard and they are great team players.'
Key clients
- Swiss Re Insurance
- Chubb European Group
- Civil Aviation Authority
- AXA XL
- HDI Global Specialty SE
- Starr Group Companies
- La Reunion Aerienne et Spatiale
- Elseco
- Atrium
Work highlights
Advising Swiss Re International in respect of multi-billion-dollar alleged losses of aircraft following the Russia/Ukraine invasion.
Acting for Swiss Re in relation to over 70 claims issued in the High Court for cover under Operator Policies with Russian or Ukrainian jurisdiction clauses.
Practice head
Louise High; Patrick Slomski
Other key lawyers
Lisa Hillary; Robbie Skinner