REN Legal, a commercial law firm based in the City of London, has appointed new partner Richard Mumford.
Mumford joins from Stevens & Bolton, where he served as head of commercial litigation and head of aviation. He is a renowned aviation specialist, acting for lessors, airlines and financial institutions. He is also a specialist in the air charter market, having served for three years as Chairman of BACA - The Air Charter Association.
Qualifying at CMS in 1996, Mumford later practised as a partner and head of dispute resolution at asb law. Mumford is recognised for aviation dispute resolution by both Chambers and Legal 500. He is a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Norman Fraser, Partner at REN Legal commented: “We are delighted to welcome Richard to the firm. He has a strong reputation in the market and a wealth of dispute resolution experience that complements our core business and client base.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mumford added: “REN Legal is a powerful force in the aviation market. The firm’s ethos of providing high-quality advice backed by a deep understanding of its clients’ business and markets allows it to attract and retain fantastic clients and work. I look forward to helping to grow REN Legal’s contentious offering.”