Philip Shepherd is so very experienced. He is trusted by judges on the technicalities of aviation

- Chambers & Partners 2024
Aeroplane maintenance

Product Liability

Philip Shepherd is so very experienced. He is trusted by judges on the technicalities of aviation

- Chambers & Partners 2024

Product Liability

Philip has unrivalled experience of aviation product liability litigation and arbitration. This focuses on the potential liability arising from any condition in aviation products from entire aircraft including design and manufacture, component parts, engines, airframes, carbon fibre reinforced plastics, air navigation equipment and airport ground handling equipment and systems. This includes the liability of manufacturers, designers, MRO’s, owners and operators and of airworthiness authorities. For example, in 2022 -2023 Philip was the lead counsel for Qatar Airways instructed for the Claimant by Pinsent Masons LLP in the $2bn product liability claim against Airbus concerning the design and manufacture of the Airbus A350 that was included by The Lawyer in the Top 20 Cases of 2023.

Case Specialisms

  • Insurance
  • Air Accidents
  • Product Liability
  • Slots and Regulation
  • Operating Lease Disputes
  • Sale and Purchase Agreements

He’s the top authority on the subject of aviation. He’s very responsive and knows what he’s doing.

- Chambers & Partners 2022