At HFW, the aviation practice spans the four main areas finance and leasing, commercial, regulatory as well as insurance and claims. Constituting a popular choice for airlines and insurers, the group fields strong ties to the French market, in part due to practice head Pierre Frühling splitting his time between the firm’s Brussels and Paris offices. Alix d’Arjuzon, who was promoted to counsel in April 2023, is noted for her focus on environmental matters alongside capabilities relating to commercial and regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'In our experience, for legal services people and collaboration makes difference and HFW Belgium is excellent in that respect. Of course, competence and up-to-date knowledge are also excellent.'
- 'Pierre Frühling is great lawyer, very competent, total aviation person. But most of all, Pierre has a great personality, always ready to find solutions and willing to help. He will always put the client relationship first.'
- 'Excellent results.'
- 'Pierre Frühling has an excellent level of expertise in the aviation sector. His knowledge of the matters and his close monitoring of the cases with clients makes a difference.'
Key clients
- Aeromexico
- Air Arabia
- Air Canada
- Air Corsica
- Allianz AGCS
- All Nippon Airways
- AXA XL
- Azul
- Brussels Airlines
- Cargolux
- Cathay Pacific
- CMA CGM
- Croatia Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Delvag
- El Al
- Global Aerospace
- Hi Fly
- Jung Skies Croatia
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Korean Air
- La Réunion Aérienne
- Liege Airport
- Luxaviation - Abelag
- Pegasus
- Latam
- Saudia
- Swissport
- Vietnam Airlines
- Wizz Air
Work highlights
- Represented Liege Airport in several regulatory and contentious matters.
- Advised Delta Air Lines on several Belgian regulatory issues, including new Belgian tax schemes and noise issues.
- Represented Brussels Airlines and its insurer Allianz in several passenger claims.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
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Pierre Frühling