The aerospace and defence practice at Clifford Chance leverages the firm’s global network to advise on both domestic and cross-border aviation matters, ranging from transactional and compliance matters to cybersecurity and disputes. Dessislava Savova focuses on strategic industrial contracts and joint ventures, complemented by particular expertise in matters regarding technology. Compliance, investigations and white-collar crime are at the core of Thomas Baudesson‘s activity in the aviation sector, while Fabrice Cohen is noted for his experience in transactions and securities law.
Testimonials
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'Professionalism, availability, support.’
‘Dessislava Savova - strategic vision, holistic approach to files and availability.'
'Alexander Kennedy - finesse of mind, expertise and probity.'
‘Pragmatic, expert, adaptable and friendly.’
Key clients
- Air France
- Airbus Defence and Space
- Airbus Helicopters
- Airbus SE
- ArianeGroup
- Nordic Aviation Capital
Work highlights
- Assisted Airbus in a cross-border investigation involving the French Parquet National Financier, the UK Serious Fraud Office, the US Department of Justice and the US Department of State.
- Accompanied Airbus Defence and Space in the context of a project involving the conclusion of an agreement, with the Polish Armament Agency, for the supply of two Earth observation satellites and related services.
- Advised Airbus, Safran and TAC in relation to the notification before the European Commission and China's SAMR, and FDI authorities, of their acquisition of Aubert & Duval.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dessislava Savova, Thomas Baudesson, Fabrice Cohen