Addleshaw Goddard advises major airports, airlines, and aviation businesses on a broad spectrum of issues, from infrastructure development projects to commercial and employment matters within the industry. The practice is led by Alex Hogarth, who advises on business disputes involving aircraft damage, contractual breaches, and defective products, alongside Paul Hirst, who oversees major transport infrastructure projects. Sarah Harrop manages aviation sector reorganisations and redundancies, while Francis Tyrrell handles all planning and environmental aspects of airport developments. Richard Ledain Santiago is a key contact for aviation finance, with specialist expertise in aircraft financings and refinancings.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Alex Hogarth
Alex Hogarth
Practice head

Alex Hogarth; Paul Hirst

Other key lawyers

Sarah Harrop; Francis Tyrrell; Richard Ledain Santiago; Tom Walmsley