McGill Institute of Air and Space Law Fifth Annual Conference on International Aviation Liability & Insurance

Aviation Partners Alan Reitzfeld and John Pritchard will speak at the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law Conference on International Aviation Liability & Insurance. Mr. Reitzfeld will chair the panel titled "Carrier Passenger Liability for Unruly Conduct Aboard Aircraft" and Mr. Pritchard will speak on a panel titled "The Liability and Security Interests of Aircraft Lessors."

The Fifth Annual McGill Conference on International Aviation Liability & Insurance will provide a review of contemporary laws, jurisprudence and developments in International Air Law and Liability Insurance from the perspective of airlines, airports, ANSPs, insurers, manufacturers and lessors.

This event brings together some of the world’s leading experts to address the following topics:

• Recent Developments in Aviation Liability and Insurance
• Unruly Passengers and Liability for Acts of Unlawful Interference
• Jurisdiction & Forum Non Conveniens
• Liability of Manufacturers and Lessors of Aircraft, Engines & Component Parts
• Comparative Interpretations of the Montreal Convention of 1999 and their Impact on Airlines, Manufacturers, Insurers & Claimants

Two simulations are also planned:

• Moot Court Appellate Argument
• Insurance Negotiations

In addition, the conference will host luncheons and receptions to facilitate networking between attorneys, insurers, air carriers, manufacturers and governmental representatives.