Patrick Bettle
Patrick is a Director in Burges Salmon’s Dispute Resolution practice and a member of the firm’s top-tier transport team. Patrick is recognised in Legal 500 as a leading associate for aviation disputes.
Patrick’s practice covers all aspects of the aviation industry. He assists clients with commercial disputes at all stages of the lifecycle and has frequently represented clients before the English High Court, as well as in arbitration. He acts for airlines, aircraft lessors, OEMs, and maintenance and ancillary service providers in the UK, the EU and beyond.
Patrick also provides regulatory advice to aviation stakeholders on a variety of topics, including ownership and control, airworthiness and accessibility. He has a particular interest in decarbonisation and has assisted several leading airlines and suppliers with regulatory investigations into greenwashing concerns.
Patrick holds an Advanced Masters in Air and Space Law from Leiden University, where he is also a guest lecturer on air law, and he is a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Patrick has published academic work focussing on consumer protection in aviation and in 2024 he was awarded the European Air Law Association Prize for a paper on the topic. Patrick is registered on the Irish Roll of Solicitors.