Patrick Slomski

Partner

Patrick is a partner in the firm’s aviation and aerospace team and is based in the London office. His practice is both contentious and non-contentious, including insurance coverage disputes, complex claims, and leasing and maintenance disputes.

He has a very high profile in the aviation and aerospace sectors internationally, with experience in aviation catastrophes, insurance coverage (aircraft and space systems), products, major commercial disputes, reinsurance disputes, subrogation. One insurer client has noted that ‘no-one else in the market has the same technical knowledge as Patrick’.

With extensive experience across global aviation and aerospace sectors, I advise on major claims, coverage disputes and commercial challenges. Recognised for my technical insight and strategic approach, I help clients resolve high stakes matters efficiently and with confidence.

Patrick Slomski, Partner

A Fellow and the Honorary Solicitor to the Royal Aeronautical Society, Patrick is recognised for his ‘vast experience handling an array of contentious aviation matters’ by both Chambers UK and the Legal 500. He is a former examiner for the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Recent work highlights

Russian aviation trial

Acting for a number of war risks insurers in three English Commercial Court actions arising out of alleged loss of leased aircraft in Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and concerning disputed coverage with total value of USD$2 billion.

Leicester City helicopter accident

Acting for insurers and insured in matters arising out of the Leicester City helicopter accident (2018), including accident investigations and inquests.

Total loss of aircraft

Advising and representing all risks insurers in respect of the disputed coverage of total loss claims by lessors of four aircraft arising out of alleged lessees’ cannibalisation and failure to maintain/preserve the assets, with total value in excess of USD$140 million.

Aircraft defects and delivery issues

Advising and representing a VIP operator on disputed defects and delivery issues for new wide-body aircraft (2021).

Complex satellite claims

Advising insurers and reinsurers on coverage in respect of a series of complex satellite claims valued at several hundred million USD$.