Watson Farley & Williams LLP supports commercial airlines, financial institutions, and aircraft leasing companies with employment matters, ESG and regulatory compliance, and commercial agreements. The team also handles high-value litigation and arbitration involving leasing, financing, and ownership issues across jurisdictions. The global aviation practice is headed by Jim Bell, who acts for aviation clients on structured and asset finance transactions. On the contentious side, Robert Fidoe stands out for his specialism in international commercial arbitration, while Tim Murray advises on aviation and travel-related dispute resolution and regulatory matters. Competition specialist Solange Leandro counsels aviation clients on regulatory issues, including data protection, international trade, and sanctions matters. Randeep Bubbra, known for his asset finance and leasing expertise, joined the team in 2024.
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Jim Bell
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Tim Murray; Robert Fidoe; Randeep Bubbra; Solange Leandro;