CMS‘ aviation practice acts for airlines, insurers and airports across a range of disputes, including hull loss claims, repossessions and coverage disputes. Under the guidance of Gwen Edwards, the team also handles financing transactions concerning aircraft and engines, including sale-and-leaseback and PDP structures. Solicitor-advocate Alaina Wadsworth advises a roster of aviation insurers and reinsurers on the defence of coverage claims, with Nicola Fenton, who joined from Norton Rose Fulbright in February 2024, providing further contentious sector experience.
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Testimonials
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- 'The CMS aviation team is brilliant - professional, knowledgeable, organised and an absolute pleasure to work with.'
- 'The team is unique in so far as there is a high degree of collaboration cross-jurisdictionally and between lawyers that focus on different disciplines within the aviation space, providing for seamless transactional advice and assistance on cross-border transactions.'
- 'Gwen Edwards is a very experienced lawyer, extremely responsive and will always work to find solutions for clients and is always level-headed when confronted with any form of difficulties. She is a clear communicator and a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Very responsive.'
- 'Alaina Wadsworth gave very prompt responses and was very helpful in dealing with our queries.'
- 'A nice, user friendly team.'
- 'Friendly and accessible.'
Key clients
- easyJet
- TrueNoord
- ICBC Aviation Leasing Limited
- CCB Aviation Corporation Limited
- Arora Group
- Lombard
- Tokio Marine Kiln
- HDI Global
- Global Aerospace
- Axis
- Starr
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gwen Edwards