Holland & Knight Aviation Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2021
LONDON (June 9, 2020) – Holland & Knight Aviation Attorneys Robert Ricketts and Timothy Murray have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2021. This is the fourth consecutive year that Mr. Ricketts has received the honor, and Mr. Murray has been recognized since 2009.
Mr. Ricketts advises banks, leasing companies and airlines on various issues arising from the sale, purchase, leasing, financing, maintenance and mortgaging of aircraft. Recent transactions include the leasing of Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Bombardier aircraft by a variety of lessors and the sale of a diverse range of aircraft. In addition to his substantial corporate jet practice, Mr. Ricketts represents several airlines throughout Europe and elsewhere around the world. He is the Executive Partner of Holland & Knight's London office.
Mr. Murray represents airlines, leasing companies, airports, business and general aviation operators, and other companies involved in the aviation and travel industries. He has extensive experience in aviation and travel-related dispute resolution matters in the English courts and in arbitrations, including leasing, aircraft finance, insurance, aircraft repossessions, aircraft engineering, technical issues, accidents and general contractual disputes. Mr. Murray also advises on a wide range of regulatory issues, including matters before the European Commission, the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the UK Department for Transport. He is a senior counsel in Holland & Knight's London office.
Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. The methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographic region and legal practice area. Selected attorneys undergo an authentication process to ensure that they are in current practice and in good standing. Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals.