Presentations

Navigating Space and Aviation Disputes

The diversity of stakeholders in the aviation sector, its international nature, and the risks associated with such diversity lead to a wide variety of disputes. At the same time, the overlapping and sometimes conflicting nature of legislation makes it difficult to resolve disputes in a uniform manner, while air transport users expect uniform solutions. This is why the choice of an alternative method (arbitration/mediation) and the applicable law require careful consideration and, at times, considerable imagination on the part of the lawyers responsible for drafting clauses or managing disputes.

Based on experiences in different jurisdictions, the panel will share pertinent case law, provide best practice tips, and consider whether there is a way to harmonize the rules applicable in the aviation industry, which is global in nature.

Presenters

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Jean-Claude Beaujour

Lawyer, Harlay Law

France

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Angela (Yao) Lin

Deputy CEO & Partner, Lee And Li, Attorneys-at-law

Taipei

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Jonathan Humphrey

Partner, Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages Co-Lead APAC, HKA Global Pty Ltd

Sydney

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Samantha J. Rowe

Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

London

Samantha J. Rowe is a partner in Debevoise & Plimpton’s International Dispute Resolution and Public International Law Groups and co-leads the firm’s ESG Group. Ms. Rowe has represented private clients, States and State-owned entities across multiple jurisdictions in arbitrations and litigations before domestic and international courts and tribunals, governed by various substantive laws and conducted under the rules of the ICC, LCIA, ICSID, UNCITRAL and SIAC.  She is a solicitor advocate (England & Wales) and admitted to the New York bar.  Ms. Rowe is listed in The Legal 500’s International Arbitration Powerlist, and by Who’s Who Legal (2024) as a thought leader for arbitration. Chambers Global (2024), Chambers UK (2025) and The Legal 500 UK (2025) all recommend her for International Arbitration, with The Legal 500 UK (2025) further recommending her for Public International Law.

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Alipak Banerjee

Founder, Alipak Banerjee Law Chambers

New Delhi

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Lai Wai Fong

Partner, Shearn Delamore & Co

Kuala Lumpur