Andrew Barr is an aviation- and aerospace-industry lawyer who guides his clients through the full life cycle of an issue. From contract negotiation to the final appeal, Andrew strives to obtain the most practical and cost-effective outcomes for his clients.
Andrew represents clients in both civil and regulatory matters and collaborates closely with his clients to craft and execute a uniform strategy that can be (if necessary) carried out in multiple forums. Given his training in international law, Andrew is well-suited to manage cross-border matters and has represented clients in disputes that spanned the globe, including resolving matters that were pending in other North American countries as well as countries in Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, and South America.
As a licensed fixed-wing and UAS (drone) pilot, Andrew focuses on issues related to the aviation and aerospace industries. He represents original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government contractors, aircraft operators, and airport sponsors in contract negotiations; pre-litigation risk assessment; insurance-coverage disputes; private litigation and arbitration; and regulatory matters pending before the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Andrew also has robust experience helping operators and OEMs navigate incidents and accidents, including most recently working on matters related to EgyptAir Flight 804 and Atlas Flight 3591.