CMS advises insurers and aviation clients on complex coverage, regulatory, and litigation matters, particularly those stemming from international affairs and sanctions. The team also represents airlines in resolving passenger disputes under global aviation regulations. Aviation practice head Gwen Edwards specialises in debt financing and aircraft leasing matters. Key team members include Alaina Wadsworth, who focuses on aviation insurance and reinsurance disputes, and Sukhi Kaler, who primarily handles cross-border commercial disputes and enforcement mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'Kate Murphy is an outstanding practitioner, who cuts to the case and provide effective solutions for her clients.'
- 'Alaina Wadsworth is an inspiring leader, with a keen strategic understanding of what is in her clients' best interest. She readily finds solutions to difficult problems.'
- 'The individuals at CMS consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism, commercial acumen, and a solution-oriented mindset.'
- 'Thoroughly impressive and exceptional service, depth of knowledge, and commercial awareness.'
- 'CMS has a dedicated aviation team with deep-rooted knowledge across the full spectrum of the aviation industry.'
- 'Excellent team in the aviation and aviation insurance sector. Extensive knowledge of the developing trends with strength in depth. Provides a very efficient and competitive service for their clients.'
Key clients
- Starr
- Munich Re
- MS Amlin
Practice head
Gwen Edwards
Other key lawyers
Alaina Wadsworth; Sukhi Kaler; Kate Murphy