Kathryn Ward
Kathryn has great knowledge in post accident legal liability, and has particular experience in handling the legal aftermath of major air accidents on behalf of airlines, operators, product manufacturers and MROs.
She also regularly represents airports and ground handlers in claims involving IATA standard ground handling agreements or otherwise. In addition, Kathryn is regularly instructed in the field of general aviation and on insurance coverage.
In a commercial context, Kathryn represents carriers and aviation service providers in contractual disputes and advises on issues surrounding aircraft ownership, leasing and re-possession.
Kathryn defends numerous carriers in passenger claims brought against them based on the Montreal Convention 1999, EU Regulation 261/04 and EU Regulation 1107/06. She advises on the bulk handling of passenger claims, enforcement action by regulatory bodies such as the CAA and has particular experience in representing carriers in claims in the English Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Her experience extends to advising airlines on IATA Resolutions and Recommended Practices.
Kathryn has wide experience in both domestic and international litigation and has handled claims arising out of incidents and accidents in the UK, Europe, CIS, South America, Asia and Africa. In addition to litigation, Kathryn also represents parties in international arbitrations as well as alternative forms of dispute resolution, such as mediation and direct negotiation. She is a Spanish speaker and much of her work focuses on Latin America.
Practice Area
Panel
- Contributing Author
Qualified Year
- 2001
Experience
- DLA Piper (2001 - Present)
- Addleshaw Booth & Co (1999 - 2001)
Qualifications
- Certificate in Legal Practice (1999)
- BA Hons Law and Spanish (1998)
Education
- Nottingham Law School (1998-99)
- Sheffield University (1994-1998)
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PRACTICE NOTES
EU Air Passenger Rights: compensation, care, re-routing, PRM assistance and baggage liability - key regulations, CJEU case law, 2024 Commission guidelines, enforcement and 2025-26 reform proposals
This Practice Note provides an overview of air passenger rights in the EU.
It outlines EU guidance on essential definitions, overarching principles, principal obligations, and the mechanisms for enforcing air passenger rights. The Note explains what travellers may expect when their journey is disrupted, covering:
flight cancellation
delay
denied boarding
lost baggage
It also offers guidance on the legislation applicable to passengers with reduced mobility within the EU, outlining the framework and scope thereof...
EU Law
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