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It is an astonishing paradox that the industry in the forefront of promoting international commerce and integration should be subject to antiquated rules that hinder cross-border investment and expansion.
We bring together three of the world's leading aviation lawyers to discuss increased regulations, industry optimism, areas of activity and dealing with aviation accidents.
Air carriers frequently seek to limit their exposure to liability for loss of, or damage to, cargo and baggage by including in their tariffs and conditions of carriage a provision to the effect that the carriage of certain items such as jewellery, electronics, and other high-value or fragile items is prohibited.
The International Who’s Who of Aviation Lawyers has brought together four of the world’s leading practitioners to discuss key issues facing lawyers today.
With the benefit of over 14 years of research and thousands of votes from clients and private practitioners, Who’s Who Legal takes a closer look at developing trends in the aviation legal marketplace worldwide.
We analyse the findings of our research and profile the leading firms and individuals in international aviation law.
The global recession has caused a considerable shift in the aviation industry. Previous recessions in 1991 and 2001 have made the aviation sector resilient but it has not been able to avoid substantial losses as a result of the more recent downturn.
This edition features 382 exceptional aviation lawyers from around the world specialising in contentious, regulatory and commercial matters.
Our research identifies 12 leading lawyers in the field of shipping and aviation within the CIS region, with Russia and Ukraine best represented.
According to state government figures, the aviation industry contributes $111 billion to the Californian economy each year and is one of the most significant employers in the Pacific Coast region.
After coming close to bankruptcy in 2001, Argentina's Aerolineas airline was nationalised earlier this year: a move that emphasises the importance government attaches to a stable aviation industry in the region.
The aviation industry is encountering difficult times. Instability in the financial markets, increasing fuel costs and a dip in consumer spending have seen a number of carriers go out of business this year.
So far 2008 has been a boom year for the United Arab Emirates' aviation industry, with Etihad Airways, the country's national airline, enjoying a 41 per cent rise in passenger figures since 2007, and 3.5 million passengers using Abu Dhabi airport alone between January and May.
The aviation industry is encountering difficult times. Instability in the financial markets, increasing fuel costs and a dip in consumer spending have seen a number of carriers go out of business this year. Bankruptcies and workouts may well increase in the coming 12 months. It is against this backdrop that the demand for lawyers with specific industry knowledge remains high. In total we have identified 18 lawyers from nine separate firms with a range of expertise. Leading commercial and aircraft finance lawyers rub shoulders with some of the industry's major names for contentious matters arising out of major aircraft accidents.
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Nominees have been selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
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