Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co handles complex regulatory, transactional, and cross-border dispute resolution matters. The team is frequently involved in high-stakes litigation and judicial reviews, often entailing significant financial exposure. A key contact is Rob Ireland, who brings extensive experience handling contentious aviation cases. Robert Lawson KC is renowned for advising on disputes involving regulatory, licensing, insurance, and contractual issues. Further talent within the department includes Gareth Lewis, who assists insurers and insureds on policy coverage and disaster claims, while John Samiotis represents airlines in catastrophic accident and cargo-related litigation. Craig Rooney maintains a diverse disputes practice, including acting on claims involving major losses and aircraft damage. Tom Van Der Wijngaart covers both contentious and non-contentious work, including regulatory and commercial matters. Patrick Slomski departed from the firm in 2024.