Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight LLP  ‘cover the entire gamut of legal needs in aviation’, showcasing a strong track record in handling crash investigations, passenger lawsuits, and regulatory compliance. Jointly led by Christopher Kelly and Steven Raffaele in New York and Anita Mosner in Washington DC the experienced team boasts market leaders in their clientbase such as Qatar Airways, Volaris, American Airlines, and Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. The practice has had recent successes in the dismissal of putative class action suits, most notably in the US District Court in a case relating to ticket refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mosner boasts a wealth of experience as an aviation consultant before the commencement of her tenure at the firm, contributing to her stellar reputation as a ’knowledgeable and eloquent lawyer’ and an expert in aviation regulation, FAA regulations, and DOT compliance. Kelly receives praise for his work on complex commercial and tort litigation cases, his successful representation of Air France in a suit against Rochester County was a notable highlight. Raffaele too is a seasoned litigator who advises major domestic and international airlines alongside significant insurers in the market. Partners Benjamin Allen in Washington D.C and, Marc Antonecchia, Judy Nemsick, and Sarah Korapaty in New York are other key names that strengthen the practice.