HFW opens an aviation practice in Geneva: Laurent Chassot at the helm

Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) opened an aviation practice in Geneva under the leadership of newly hired partner Laurent Chassot (pictured), joining from Gbf together with senior associate Yolande Lagrange and special counsel Christophe Platel.

The team advises aerospace sector clients on disputes, insurance, regulatory, and transactional matters, with a particular focus on complex litigation. Their work also includes aircraft transactions and leasing support, bespoke contract drafting and commercial advice, and operational and regulatory matters, including international and EU air law, airworthiness, and airport regulation.

The move follows HFW’s recent recruitment of London-based aviation finance disputes partner Guy Marrison, as well as the arrival in January of international arbitration specialist Vanessa Liborio, based in Geneva.