The lawyers at Keystone Law advise clients on matters ranging from regulatory challenges to issues arising from major hull losses. James Healy-Pratt, admitted in England and Wales, Ireland and New York, is adept at handling insurance claims, acting for insurers and reinsurers. Owen Hanna represents passengers injured in aviation incidents while also providing advice on product liability claims. Arriving from A&O Shearman in April 2024, Mario Jacovides augments the firm’s asset finance offering, covering PDPs and Islamic finance structures.
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- 'A small but brilliant team of very efficient, very experienced lawyers. A go-to for commercial aviation, personal injury matters and matters with international elements.'
- 'James Healey-Pratt is untouchable, nobody has more experience than him in aviation matters. Owen Hanna is an excellent lawyer with good attention to detail and a relaxed manner. He is one to watch.'
- 'Owen Hanna is first rate. Knowledgeable, straight-talking and very sensitive to a client's issues. I am dealing with a terrible personal tragedy, and Owen's approach from the first call to the last has been tremendous. He is head and shoulders above the others I have had to deal with.'
- 'Keystone Law took my case and provided me with very precise and meaningful advice which I could understand in what was a very difficult and traumatic period for me.'
- 'Owen Hanna, who handled my case, was very kind understanding and professional and kept me informed at all stages.'
Key clients
- Air Mediterranean S.A
- Airport Coordination Limited
- Spairliners GmbH
Work highlights
- Advised Air Mediterranean S.A. on a dispute with Aerotron Ireland Limited pursuant to an aircraft lease agreement for a 737-400.
- Advised Airport Coordination Limited in relation to the re-allocation of landing and take-off slots at London Heathrow Airport resulting from the insolvency of Flybe.
- Advised Spairliners GmbH on large-scale aircraft component pool maintenance agreements for A380 and Embraer aircraft for several airline customers.