Norton Rose Fulbright bolsters aviation practice with new partner hire
Simon (right) is a leading aviation lawyer with experience of advising in relation to all aspects of aircraft acquisition, ownership, leasing, operation and disposal. With over 30 years’ experience representing airlines, including 10 years spent in-house with British Airways, his practice also covers, in particular, regulatory advice governing airline activities and general commercial and non-transactional advice on matters such as engineering and maintenance agreements, slot exchange arrangements and airline franchise agreements.
Harry Theochari, global head of Transport, commented: “We are pleased to be able to offer our aviation clients an increasing number of skilled senior lawyers. Simon will complement our existing capabilities as we develop further our market leading transport practice.”
Duncan Batchelor, partner in the London office of Norton Rose Fulbright commented: “We are delighted to welcome Simon to the team; he has a standout reputation in the market and brings a wealth of experience that will broaden the scope of our own aviation practice. Our global aviation team is one of the few practices to provide a full legal service to the aviation industry and we offer our clients the benefit of many years of experience serving the industry, from all sides of major transactions. With Simon on board, supported by the firm's global footprint, we are even better equipped to service our clients.”
Simon Chamberlain, comments: “I’m excited by the opportunity to be a part of Norton Rose Fulbright and our combined specialist industry focus is highly complementary. The firm has an established reputation in the aviation market and I look forward to working with my new team on its continued development and success globally.”
