Paul Briggs
Bird & Bird LLP
Bird & Bird LLP
Client SatisfactionBird & Bird LLP distinguishes itself by its abilities in handling 'complex technical cases' when advising airlines and aviation service providers on the implementation of new technologies into their operations. Paul Briggs is noted for assisting airlines in their modernisation and ESG initiatives, advising on the use of SAF, P2F conversions and the burgeoning eVTOL sector. On the contentious front, Sophie Eyre leads on repossession, redelivery and fraud matters, while also tackling proceedings arising out of insolvencies. Regulatory challenges are part of Simon Phippard‘s wheelhouse, covering engine performance issues and post-Brexit regulatory changes, with former Emirates in-house lawyer Hannah Moran-Ellis overseeing aircraft finance and leasing deals.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very knowledgeable and able in complex technical cases where a lot of factual and technical information needs to be understood.'
- 'Sophie Eyre: very bright, responsive and proactive. Able to grasp complex technical issues.'
- 'The practice is unique based on its knowledge of the aviation sector. From commercial agreements, regulatory matters, to litigation, and everything in between, they help us with excellent advice and assistance.'
- 'The team has a very broad aviation capability beyond the usual asset finance/leasing work. They are able to assist with a wide range of work relating to maintenance and repair, components, avionics, BFE, linefit, retrofit etc.'
- 'A very good all-round understanding of the aviation sector.'
- 'Paul Briggs is steeped in aviation, very creative in his thinking and focused on solutions for his clients.'
- 'Sophie Eyre leads a strong team, which works tirelessly for its clients.'
- 'Sophie Eyre leaves no stone unturned in acting for her clients and pushes her team and counsel to deliver. She has more experience in aviation disputes than almost all other senior litigators in the UK.'
Key clients
- Pangiam
- GHZ I Air Limited
- Seraph
- Isavia
- Kadeco
- Cathay Airways
- LCI Aviation
- Menzies Aviation
- Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Ltd
- Virgin Atlantic
Work highlights
- Advised Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Limited in connection with a convertible loan note issuance to its existing investors, raising up to £10.2m.
- Continued to advise on Keflavik Airport's $1-2bn expansion programme.
- Advised Pangiam on a new initiative in collaboration with Google Cloud, aiming to transform airport security operations with AI technology.
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