Ed Smith-Suarez

About Ed

Ed is a Senior Associate in HFW’s London Aerospace team, with a practice focused primarily on aviation and insurance litigation.

He has worked on numerous major losses involving multi-jurisdictional elements, cross-border issues, and fatal accidents worldwide, including incidents involving commercial, military, and recreational aircraft.

Ed also manages key airline and ground handler accounts, handling claims against airlines, operators, manufacturers, ground handlers, and their insurers. He has extensive experience with passenger claims, product liability, baggage and cargo disputes, third-party claims, and hull damage cases across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Additionally, Ed advises on aircraft leasing disputes and aviation coverage issues for insurers and reinsurers.

He qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales in September 2017 and is also qualified in the Republic of Ireland. Ed is fluent in Spanish.