Aviation & Logistics Disputes

We have developed aviation, logistics and freight forwarding as one of our core areas.  We have a dedicated team of aviation and logistics lawyers who act for airlines, freight handlers, forwarders and warehouse operators based both in the UK and abroad. For further information on our Aviation & Logistics Team, see Aviation & Logistics.

The Aviation & Logistics Disputes team offer legal expertise in relation to a wide range of disputes in the transport, freight forwarding and distribution fields. This has included legal advice in relation to:

• The incorporation and interpretation of standard industry terms, notably the BIFA, RHA and UKWA terms
• The application and interpretation of international conventions, in particular the Hague-Visby Rules
• Disputes arising as a consequence of delayed deliveries or damage to goods
• Liens and bailment
• Retention of title claims and other claims for the recovery of cargo from companies in administration
• Liability for goods seized by customs overseas
• The recovery of cargo seized by customs in the UK