Aviation

CMS’ aerospace team has broad experience of advising reinsurers, insurers and insureds on various aspects of aerospace liability and insurance & reinsurance policy coverage.

We have advised on several high profile aviation losses occurring in the UK and around the world, including, representing a broad spectrum of aircraft operators and manufacturers, engine and components manufacturers, as well as airport authorities and ground handlers.

For liability matters, our expertise covers hull, passenger, cargo and third party claims, general liability claims. This includes advising local counsel on the various methods of obtaining evidence abroad.

Our team has handled complex coverage disputes under aviation policies (hull all risks and war) and we regularly advise on aviation policy wordings. We have also dealt with claims arising out of activities in space. We are also familiar with the regulations and insurance arrangements associated with satellite activity.

Dispute resolution: We help our clients avoid litigation and provide expert advice to resolve disputes where possible. Our advice is clear, commercial and conscious of reputational risk. We will vigorously defend unmeritorious claims.

Full Service: Our enviable network of offices allows us to advise quickly in many of the major aerospace jurisdictions around the world, providing sound local capability, whilst being available locally to serve the London aviation market. Further, we are able to call on many other specialist colleagues in such areas as aviation financing, planning and real estate work including airports, cyber risks and technology, media, telecoms and corporate finance as well as addressing such issues as outsourcing and distribution in the aerospace field. 

For more information and detailed credentials, contact the Partner team, details above.