Kennedys bolsters transport and aviation offering in the MEA

Kennedys’ transport and aviation offering in the Middle East and Africa, has been bolstered with the transfer of Reem Bangina, a legal director from Kennedys in London to Kennedys’ Dubai office. Bangina has over 11 years’ experience working as part of Kennedys’ Global Aviation Team which spans the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Australia and the US.

Bangina is an English qualified lawyer who specialises in handling contentious aviation/aerospace, transport and logistics matters across multiple jurisdictions. She advises airlines, general aviation operators, airports, ground handling agents and their (re)insurers in all aspects of aviation liability and insurance across multiple jurisdictions. She also has extensive experience in litigation and various international legal systems, with a particular focus on the Middle East and African regions.

Bangina offers significant expertise in the general transportation, logistics and supply chain sectors, and provides legal assistance to all aspects of her clients’ activities in these areas. She also advises her clients on non-contentious issues including contractual liability, risk management and regulatory matters, and she also conducts regular training seminars. Bangina studied Aeronautical Engineering at Imperial College London, before completing a law conversion course at the College of Law, London.

Middle East managing partner, Peter Ellingham said, “Reem’s arrival is an important milestone for our growing EMEA footprint, and particularly for the growing expertise our Dubai office presents.”

Bangina commented, “Dubai’s strategic location will be very beneficial for Kennedys clients and I look forward to building our transport offering in the Middle East.”

Simon Balls, a partner in Kennedys London Aviation team, commented, “I have worked closely with Reem for in excess of 13 years predominantly working on claims for airlines in the Middle East. I believe Reem’s move to the Dubai office enhances our offering and will enable us to grow our aviation presence in the region.”