Former RAF pilot appointed as head of aviation team
Ashfords LLP has announced the appointment of Jim Morris as a partner and head of the firm's expert aviation team.
Having previously worked for six years as the aviation partner at Irwin Mitchell, Jim is a leading aviation law expert with over 26 years' experience in aviation and litigation. As a former professional pilot in the RAF, he has used his aviation and legal expertise to specialise in representing the victims of international air accidents including the Shoreham Air Show, the Police helicopter crash onto the Clutha Pub in Glasgow and the Germanwings suicide in the French Alps.
Jim commented: "I am thrilled to be joining such a fast-moving and exceptional law firm that has the resources and ability to act in all types of cases internationally. The firm champions an unrivalled depth of industry and legal expertise to provide an outstanding service to clients, and I am proud to become part of this in relation to leading the firm's aviation service".
Rory Mac Neice, partner, head of the dispute resolution team at Ashfords and former professional National Hunt Jockey, commented: "I understand the importance of bringing our background knowledge and experience to our sectors, and we are delighted to welcome Jim to the firm to support and enhance our aviation offering.
"Jim's experience in the aviation industry and advising people is invaluable and we look forward to seeing our aviation sector continue to thrive and grow."
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