The aviation practice at HFW is a ‘number one contact point’ for clients seeking advice regarding finance and leases, commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and insurance litigation. It works closely with the firm’s French team, and has growing environmental expertise. The team’s ’exceptionally knowledgeable‘ head Pierre Frühling works across Brussels and Paris, often acting on high-profile litigation for airline clients and their insurers, along with international regulatory matters and large-scale transactions: he is experienced in assisting airlines with restructurings, including State aid issues. For environmental matters, including carbon offset schemes, Alix d’Arjuzon is a go-to.
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Témoignages
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- 'Pierre Früling is exceptionally knowledgeable in aviation regulatory work, speaks many languages and has a keen practical sense. He is also very personable.'
- 'We work with Pierre Frühling and in my opinion his advantage is great aviation expertise and knowledge, excellent communication skills and understanding of client's needs.'
- 'Number one contact point for Belgian/aviation related advice.'
- 'Pierre Frühling is proactive and responsive with detailed advice.'
- 'Great and practical expertise in aviation. Always responsive to our needs on regulatory compliance matters.'
- 'Pierre Frühling - pleasant to deal with, consistently providing clear and concise advice.'
- 'The team is well informed in the industry and are very keen to support with advice and litigation handling in different aspects of the aviation industry. Always available, and ready to support, very reactive on urgent matters.'
- 'Very available and efficient, and detail oriented feedback on specific needs and matters.'
Clients clés
- Aeromexico
- Air Arabia
- Air Canada
- Air Corsica
- Allianz AGCS
- All Nippon Airways
- Aviabel Axis
- AXA XL
- Azul
- Brussels Airlines
Points forts
- Representing the IATA and Airlines For America in the legal challenge against the new environmental permit granted to Brussels Airport, which limits its development.
- Advising Air Canada on several Belgian and European Union regulatory issues.
- Advising Delta Air Lines on several Belgian and European Union regulatory issues.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Alix d'Arjuzon
Responsable de la pratique
Pierre Frühling
Autres avocats clés
Alix d'Arjuzon