James Healy-Pratt

Partner and Head of the Aviation Department

• +44 (0)20 7822 8013
• jhp@stewartslaw.com

Specialisation

James is head of the Aviation department and specialises in aviation accidents and catastrophes worldwide; from airline disasters to helicopter and general aviation crashes, as well as Space Law catastrophes involving satellites and satellite launches. His work and reputation are noted by Chambers and Partners, the independently researched guide to the legal profession:

"James Healy-Pratt of Stewarts Law LLP is well recognised for representing families and victims of airline disasters, and is described by peers as "a real king" in this area of aviation." (Chambers 2012)

"James Healy-Pratt heads the aviation department and handles aviation disaster claims across the globe. He is currently acting for approximately 30 families of victims in a damages claim following the crash of the Air France AF447 flight in the Atlantic Ocean." (Chambers 2012)

Memberships

Air Law Committee, Royal Aeronautical Society;
Honourable Society of Gray's Inn;
Law Society of England & Wales;
New York Bar;
Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Career

Attorney (New York), Solicitor (England & Wales) BA Hons, LLM, Cert Air & Space Law, MRAeS.

Educated at Downside School, then at Durham University (BA Hons in Law).
Master of Laws Degree from University College London in International Air & Space Law.
Called to the Bar 1991 and pupilage at Temple Chambers, then in-house lawyer in the City and Lloyd's of London specialising in international aerospace.

Personal

Born 1st March 1968
Flying helicopters and vintage jets.
Surfing and fly-fishing when possible, preferably in the West of Ireland.
Married to Paula with two sons, Niall and Lorcan.
Resides in Forest Row, Sussex and sometimes Co. Mayo in Eire.