HFW
Client SatisfactionHFW specialises in transactions, regulatory work, and dispute resolution in the aviation sector. The firm frequently represents parties in cross-border matters, particularly in relation to the African market, while also fielding in-depth experience in advisory work relating to state aid, financing, and competition law. Paris and Brussels-based Pierre Frühling, who is a popular choice for airlines and insurers in non-contentious as well as dispute matters, leads the team together with aviation liability specialist Jean-Baptiste Charles. Alix d’Arjuzon fields a broad aviation practice with a focus on work pertaining to environmental issues.
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Key clients
- Aeromexico
- AIG (UK)
- Air Corsica
- Aircalin
- Allianz AGCS
- All Nippon Airways
- Arkia Israeli Airlines
- AXA XL
- Azul
- Blade Urban Air Mobility
- Camair Cameroun Airlines
- Cargo Air
- Cathay Pacific
- Channel Jets
- CMA CGM
- Corsair
- Croatia Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
- Delvag
- El Al
- Global Aerospace
- Goshawk (SMBC)
- Hi Fly
- Jung Skies Croatia
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Korean Air
- La Réunion Aérienne
- Madagascar Airlines
- Mont Blanc Hélicoptères/HBG Group
- Latam
- Saudia
- Sirius Aviation Capital
- Swissport
- Vietnam Airlines
- Wizz Air
Work highlights
- Advised Air Corsica in its bid with Air France for the 2024-2028 Public Service Obligations routes between Corsica and the French mainland.
- Defended an international product and equipment supplier in court proceedings (launched by the relatives of deceased passengers) before French courts in relation to the crash of an aircraft.
- Advised Brazilian airline Azul on launching operations in France.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pierre Frühling, Jean-Baptiste Charles