Advising on disputes, financing, and leasing matters, the aviation team at Addleshaw Goddard is capable across a range of matters. Leading the team are the London-based Alex Hogarth and Paul Hirst. Hogarth takes the lead on a variety of disputes for airline clients, handling issues including aircraft damage, breach of services contracts, and lease conflicts. Hirst specialises in transport infrastructure projects. Barbara Pansadoro is another key name in the team, and leads on matters involving aviation finance, alongside work in airline administration.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Key clients
- Air Europa Líneas Aéreas S.A.U.
- Bradley Air Services, operating as Canadian North
- The Administrators of Eastern Airways
- London Luton Airport Limited
- Highlands & Islands Airports Limited
- IAG / British Airways
- Wizz Air
- Jet2.com
- Birmingham Airport Limited
- Manchester Airports Group
- Airbus
- Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Gatwick Airport
- Qantas
Work highlights
Acting for Air Europa in its claim against BOC Aviation Limited (BOCA).
Acting for Wizz Air in respect of 100+ County Court claims brought against the client in relation to delayed or cancelled flights.
Acting for the administrators of Eastern Airways in relation to preservation of and realisation of assets.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alex Hogarth; Paul Hirst
Other key lawyers
Barbara Pansadoro