Christopher is currently ranked as a band 3 counsel in Aviation in Chambers & Partners.
Christopher undertakes court, drafting and advisory work in a wide variety of matters relating to aviation and travel law, including:
- Hull damage claims.
- General aviation claims.
- Leasing and acquisition disputes.
- Insurance disputes.
- Manufacturing and outfitting disputes.
- Carriage by air disputes involving EU regulations, Warsaw and Montreal Conventions and associated passenger, cargo, baggage, delay and denied boarding claims.
- Regulatory and compliance issues (including threatened CAA enforcement action).
- International carriage by road and sea claims, including under the Athens Convention and the Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road (CMR).
- Travel claims, including under the Package Travel Regulations, particularly representing airlines in “mixed liability scheme” claims.
Notable Aviation Law cases
Lunn v Antarctic Logistics Centre International (Pty) Ltd [2024] EWHC 1662 (KB
Currently acting for a British national in High Court proceedings against a South African airport operator and Russian carrier in respect of severe injuries he sustained on an airbase in Antarctica.
Currently acting for a defendant and insurer in respect of a multi-million pound claim brought by an injured pilot.
Recently advised a well-known private jet operator in respect of the potential acquisition of two aircraft from a Russian air cargo operator.
Zephyrus Capital Aviation Partners 1D Ltd & Ors v Fidelis Underwriting Ltd & Ors (Re Russian Aircraft Operator Policy Claims (Jurisdiction Applications)) [2024] EWHC 734 (Comm)
Currently acting for several lessors in proceedings against reinsurers concerning the loss of aircraft and engines detained in Russia.
Currently acting for a HNWI’s company against an well-known aircraft outfitter.
Recently advised a major aircraft manufacturer in relation to test flights for a new aircraft.
Lunn v Antarctic Logistics Centre International (Pty) Ltd [2023] EWHC 2856 (KB)
Currently acting for a British national in High Court proceedings against a South African airport operator and Russian carrier in respect of severe injuries he sustained on an airbase in Antarctica.
Lunn v Antarctic Logistics Centre International (Pty) Ltd (No. 2) [2024] EWHC 169 (KB)
Recently advised a well-known private jet operator in respect of the potential acquisition of two aircraft from a Russian air cargo operator.
Recently advised an aircraft charter and consultancy firm in respect of lease and supply agreements with Bournemouth Airport.
Assisted a major components manufacturer in arbitration proceedings brought by a large aviation manufacturer concerning a damaged aircraft.
Advised a Nigerian airline in relation to potential claims for fraud, misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment over several investments.
Defended an air balloon operator in respect of personal injury and property damage claims.
Successfully acted for the British Microlight Aircraft Association in a claims brought in negligence and misrepresentation.
Represented several group companies, forming part of a multinational corporation specialising in mining and chemical production, in an action against multiples defendants for compensation under the CMR for loss of a large consignment of chemical emulsion.
Has regularly provided regulatory advice to two UK low-budget airlines, including in relation to threatened enforcement action by CAA, thus avoiding action being taken in respect of one of the airlines.
