Practice Areas

Aviation and Space Law

The firm handles all litigation on behalf of several helicopter manufacturers, and serves as counsel of first call to a large insurer's aviation claims department.

The firm was and is a pioneer in space law. Some 15 years ago, we assisted in manuscripting one of the earliest satellite launch and in-orbit policies. Since that time, we have represented scores of satellite insurers. From coverage work, to claims investigation and negotiation, to litigation, the firm has extensive experience in the satellite business. We have represented most all of the insurers and reinsurers writing these lines, and know well the principal operators, manufacturers, and launch providers.

The firm regularly serves as counsel to the Claim Coordinating Committees formed by the insurance market to evaluate satellite losses, several of them reaching into the hundreds of millions. We were among the first to pursue a subrogation action against satellite manufacturers, and were able to obtain a significant settlement.

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