Adam Baker Email & Phone Number

I am an experienced solicitor in the field of Aviation Litigation. Key areas of interest and specialism include the handling of complex Commercial Court claims, General Aviation claims, claims arising out of alleged pilot negligence and claims involving a German language element.My interest in aviation extends outside of work and I hold a number of aviation-related qualifications, which I have found to be extremely beneficial in terms of understanding accident reports, evaluating witness evidence, retaining experts, considering expert evidence, instructing Counsel and developing novel aviation-related arguments throughout the life of a case.Aviation qualifications include:● EASA Fixed Wing Private Pilot Licence ● EASA Helicopter Private Pilot Licence ● BHPA Club Pilot Paragliding Licence ● British Gliding Association Solo Gliding CertificateRatings held on fixed-wing aircraft include:● Night Rating ● IMC Rating ● Class Rating Flying Instructor (Single Engine Piston aircraft) ● Multi-Engine Rating ● Aerobatics Rating ● Seaplane Rating (Canadian)Other courses completed on fixed-wing aircraft include:● Complex aircraft conversion course ● Three axis microlight conversion course ● Tailwheel conversion course ● Bush and mountain flying course (Canada) ● Farmstrip Flying Course ● Digital (glass) cockpit conversion training (Garmin 1000) I have flown the following fixed-wing aircraft types: Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper PA28-140, Piper PA28-161, Piper PA28-181, Diamond DA40, Piper Arrow, Pitts Special, Piper Cub, Ikarus C42, Grumman GA7 Cougar, Aero AT3 and Jet Provost.I have flown the following helicopter types: Guimbal Cabri G2, Robinson R22 and Aerospatiale Gazelle.While most of my flying experience has been in the United Kingdom, I have also flown light aircraft in the United States (California and Florida), Canada (Vancouver) and France.In order to enhance my knowledge of commercial operations and jet aircraft, I have, in addition, completed the following training:● Jet Orientation Course on a Boeing 737 simulator ● 30 hours on a Boeing 737-800 simulator, including simulated Line Orientated Flight Training ● 7 hours on Airbus A320 simulator, including simulated in-flight emergenciesOutside of work I enjoy scuba diving (Master Scuba Diver), kayaking, swimming and cycling.I am interested in potentially expanding my practice to cover scuba diving law going forward.

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