Norton White

Aerospace, Maritime & Commercial Lawyers

 

About Norton White

Norton White is acknowledged as a leader in the practice of transport law, with specialised teams devoted to aerospace, maritime, logistics and tourism. Norton White is highly regarded in Australia and internationally for the provision of commercial related legal services.

We are accomplished in advising industry and insurers on commercial and corporate transactions, dispute resolution & litigation, regulatory issues, private equity, fundraising, competition, administrative law, employment and WHS, procurement, finance, insurance, intellectual property and international trade.

OUR LAWYERS

Norton White lawyers are technically talented, commercially astute and focused on understanding our clients’ businesses and the industries in which they operate. The depth of commercial understanding and legal experience makes Norton White lawyers the choice of major local and international clients throughout Australia and the South Pacific region.

Publications

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FULL FEDERAL COURT TO HEAR APPEAL FROM EMPLOYMENT COURT DECISION REGARDING AIR PILOTS AWARD
FULL FEDERAL COURT TO HEAR APPEAL FROM EMPLOYMENT COURT DECISION REGARDING AIR PILOTS AWARD

In our newsflash Air Pilots Award 2020 Payment Rates for Overtime and Standby Considered on 14 November 2023, we reported that the South Australian Employment Court had held that:

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LIABILITY LIMITS UNDER THE MONTREAL CONVENTION 1999 SET TO INCREASE BY 18%
LIABILITY LIMITS UNDER THE MONTREAL CONVENTION 1999 SET TO INCREASE BY 18%

On 18 October 2024, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) announced that the limits of liability under the Montreal Convention 1999 (the Convention) will be increasing. The announcement comes as part of the Convention’s five-year review mechanism under Article 24, which was designed to ensure that passenger compensation remains relevant over time.  

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The flaming “Big Kahuna”: Claim for Loss of Yacht in Greece Stifled by Limitation Claim in England
The flaming “Big Kahuna”: Claim for Loss of Yacht in Greece Stifled by Limitation Claim in England

Will a yacht insurer’s limitation claim in England stifle a shipowner’s dreams of a sunny vacation (and claim) in Greece(‘s Courts)? Find out in our case note for Zurich Insurance Company Limited (trading as Navigators and General) & Ors v Halcyon Yacht Charter LLP & Ors [2024] EWHC 937.

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Expertise

Norton White is highly regarded in Australia and internationally for the provision of commercial related legal services. Norton White takes an entrepreneurial approach to business problem solution and works with clients in various industries including transport, manufacturing, mining, retail and technology. We work in tandem with clients to help them understand the mix of legal and commercial elements in their business and to complete their commercial and financing transactions so that management can focus on financial growth.