Clyde & Co

Clyde & Co is a global law firm with 70+ offices worldwide and a prominent Washington, DC presence specializing in aviation, transportation, insurance, and regulatory matters. The firm's aviation practice represents major industry players and has litigated landmark cases including Lockerbie bombing proceedings and Boeing 787 matters. Clyde & Co also maintains a nationally recognized insurance litigation practice handling high-exposure claims across general liability, environmental, and product defect matters.

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Clyde & Co is a global law firm with substantial presence in Washington, DC and across North America, operating from more than 70 offices worldwide with over 5,500 lawyers and professionals. The firm's DC office, located at 1775 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, has built a leading-edge practice focused on aviation, transportation, insurance, and regulatory matters.

The firm's aviation practice serves airlines, airport developers, aerospace manufacturers, maintenance and repair operators, lenders, lessors, and related companies. The team handles complex regulatory and enforcement matters, contractual disputes, accident and incident response, and antitrust issues. Clyde & Co has litigated some of aviation's most significant cases, including proceedings stemming from the Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie, the ValuJet crash, security-related litigation following the 9/11 terrorist attack, and matters connected to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner grounding. This depth of experience in high-profile aviation disputes demonstrates the firm's capability in managing cases of substantial complexity and public visibility.

Beyond aviation, Clyde & Co maintains a nationally recognized insurance litigation practice. The firm regularly represents insurers in high-exposure claims spanning general liability coverage for mass torts and environmental liability, as well as first-party property damage, construction defect, and product defect or recall matters.

As a single global partnership with 17 offices across the United States, Clyde & Co positions itself to deliver integrated legal services across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas. The firm's approach emphasizes commercially minded advice tailored to client needs, supported by rapid access to expertise across its international network. The firm operates according to four core values: working together with a firm-first mentality, delivering excellence with clients at the center, supporting colleagues to achieve their best, and acting boldly while remaining curious and learning continuously. Clyde & Co also maintains a stated commitment to responsible business practices, including environmental sustainability and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Overview compiled from the firm's website