Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP assists its clients with commercial and contentious matters, advising on M&A, and financing matters and increasingly ESG topics, including supporting airlines with the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel to airports. The firm is also advising lessors on aircraft and engine claims following the seizure of key assets in Russia. Leading the team are UK and EU competition specialist Kim Dietzel, who also assists with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) licensing matters, and Robert Moore, who specialises in M&A, including hostile public takeovers, joint ventures and shareholder disputes. Gregg Rowan represents clients in cross-border disputes, while also assisting with regulatory investigations and public enquiries. Of counsel Suzy Campbell and senior associate Clémence Barraud handle competition and regulatory matters.