Aviation Disputes

The firm has a longstanding reputation in the aviation sector particularly acting for airlines and aviation insurers on a wide variety of claims including injury to passengers and cargo claims. Our lawyers have an acknowledged expertise in Montreal Convention and all EU Regulations on delays and cancellation and denied boarding. The firm has advised insurers on a number of the large losses in Ireland and have assisted in advising clients on Air Accident Investigation Unit investigations.

Our experience includes:

  • Advising insurers on fatal and catastrophic claims arising out of aircraft incidents.
  • Advising a helicopter manufacturer in relation to a significant event in Ireland in 2017.
  • Advising Irish and international airlines on Montreal Convention claims.
  • Advising international airlines on delay and denied boarding claims.
  • Advising an Irish airline on a damage loss to an aircraft.
  • Advising US airline on cargo liability.