BREE TAYLOR
Managing Partner (Solicitor)
RICHARD MUMFORD
Solicitor
BEN DREW
Solicitor
JOHN FORD
Solicitor
REECE DAVISON
Solicitor
GRACE VERITY
Solicitor
NATASHA COOPER
Solicitor
LUCY RICHARDS
Practice Manager
FRANCIS SHEEHAN
Intern
Layla
Chief Wellbeing Officer
HARLEY
Head of Security
Our team is made up of City-trained lawyers and barristers with cross-border experience, foreign law experience or qualifications.
“Alius Law combine specialist expertise with a genuinely personal approach. Their advice was clear, practical and commercially focused throughout. We always felt we were in very capable hands.”
GC & Company Secretary, UK Corporate Group
“Professional, responsive and incredibly knowledgeable. Alius Law understood both the legal and commercial aspects of our matter and always kept our objectives at the heart of their advice. We would have no hesitation in recommending them.”
Senior Executive, International Financial Institution
“An outstanding boutique firm. Expert, pragmatic and highly responsive, with a level of personal service that really sets them apart from larger firms.”
Chief Executive Officer, Global Aviation Finance Company
“Working with Alius Law was a refreshing experience. They took the time to understand our situation and the wider commercial objectives, rather than simply focusing on the legal issues. Their advice was strategic, practical and clear throughout, and we always felt that our interests were the priority. Bree and Reece were both excellent and we would absolutely use Alius Law again.”
Board Director, International Investment Business
“We instructed Alius Law on a complex aviation dispute and were extremely impressed with their approach. They brought a high level of specialist expertise while remaining practical, accessible and commercially focused. Bree’s experience and strategic insight were invaluable, while Reece was exceptionally thorough and responsive. They were able to cut through complicated issues and keep us focused on the outcome that mattered to our business. The personal service was outstanding and made a real difference throughout the matter.”
General Counsel, International Aviation Group
Solicitor
Natasha is a newly qualified solicitor with broad litigation experience gained across private practice and in-house legal environments. She has worked within the legal practice of a leading multidisciplinary firm, where she also completed a litigation secondment to the General Counsel’s Office, gaining valuable insight into the management of complex legal matters from both a private practice and in-house perspective.
Natasha has experience advising on and assisting with a wide range of contentious matters before the High Court, Administrative Court and tribunals. Her experience spans commercial disputes, employment matters, judicial review, tax and customs, contractual claims, professional negligence and other complex litigation. She has also advised on regulatory investigations, developing a strong understanding of the strategic and procedural considerations involved in sensitive and high-value matters.
She brings a rigorous and analytical approach to her work, with experience managing complex factual and legal issues and supporting clients through challenging disputes. Natasha combines careful legal analysis with a practical and focused approach, ensuring that advice is clear, considered and aligned with the wider objectives of each matter.
Solicitor
Grace is a Senior Associate specialising in complex commercial disputes, with particular experience in reputation management and information-related litigation. She advises businesses, high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients on resolving sensitive and high-value disputes through strategic, commercially focused advice.
Grace has broad litigation experience spanning commercial and contractual disputes, professional negligence claims and reputation-related matters. She has represented clients throughout High Court proceedings, combining robust advocacy with pragmatic advice tailored to achieve their commercial objectives.
Grace has advised a diverse client base including corporate organisations, entrepreneurs, charities and high-profile individuals across a range of sectors. Alongside her contentious practice, she has experience advising on risk management and regulatory issues where legal, commercial and reputational considerations intersect.
Practice Manager
Lucy is responsible for the operational management and business support functions of Alius Law, working closely with the partners to support the firm’s continued growth and ensure the highest standards of service across the business.
With more than 25 years’ experience supporting professional services businesses, Lucy oversees the firm’s day-to-day operations, coordinates key business initiatives and helps maintain the infrastructure that enables the firm to operate efficiently and deliver an exceptional client experience.
Her remit spans business operations, marketing, communications and firmwide projects, ensuring that the firm’s internal processes and client-facing activities reflect the quality and professionalism for which Alius Law is known.
Recognised for her discretion, organisational expertise and collaborative approach, Lucy plays an important role in supporting the partners and contributing to the firm’s continued success and development.
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Intern
Francis is currently an intern with a particular interest in the aviation and railway sectors. He has extensive technical and operational knowledge, including a strong understanding of industry systems, logistics and timetabling.
Francis is recognised for his analytical approach, attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities, enabling him to contribute effectively to complex projects and operational challenges. He also has a strong customer service focus, with an ability to communicate clearly and build positive relationships through a professional and approachable manner.
Outside of his professional work, Francis volunteers with Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, where he combines his passion for railways with hands-on operational experience. Through this role, he continues to expand his technical knowledge of railway operations, heritage railway management and customer-facing services, further developing the practical skills and industry insight that underpin his growing expertise in the transport sector.
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Chief Wellbeing Officer
Layla oversees wellbeing at Alius Law, bringing a calm and reassuring presence to the team while ensuring the office maintains the highest standards of morale. She has extensive experience in stress reduction, client hospitality and strategic observation, and is known for her impeccable judgement when selecting the best seat in the office.
Away from her daily responsibilities, Layla can usually be found conducting garden inspections, monitoring wildlife and perfecting the art of the power nap. Despite her famously serious expression, she remains one of the firm’s most valued and approachable team members.
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Head of Security
Harley serves as Alius Law’s Head of Security, providing strategic oversight of the firm’s security arrangements and maintaining a watchful eye on anything that appears out of the ordinary.
Although she works primarily on a remote basis, Harley makes regular site visits to ensure standards remain high and that the office is operating as it should. Her keen instincts, imposing presence and uncompromising approach to unauthorised visitors have earned her a reputation that extends well beyond the office.
Harley is particularly experienced in risk assessment, perimeter surveillance, and identifying potential issues before they become problems. She is also known for conducting thorough inspections of deliveries and luggage, although the selection criteria remain closely guarded.
When not carrying out her security duties, Harley can usually be found enjoying long countryside walks, refining her tracking skills and testing the aerodynamics of her ever-growing collection of aviation goggles.
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Solicitor
Reece is dual qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales and as an attorney in New York. He is a leading commercial disputes lawyer, valued by clients for his technical excellence, commercial judgement and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. He is recognised for delivering clear, commercially focused advice in technically complex and time critical situations. Reece guides clients from early-stage risk management through to English High Court litigation and arbitration, and beyond to enforcement.
Reece is a specialist in aircraft leasing and finance disputes, advising aircraft owners and lessors on complex, high-value cross-border disputes, including aircraft and engine repossessions, lease and finance disputes, rent claims, return condition and maintenance disputes, supply chain disputes, aircraft and fleet purchase agreements, and aircraft conversion contracts.
In addition to his aviation practice, Reece advises on a broad range of complex commercial disputes. His experience includes acting for multinational corporations, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals in matters involving contractual disputes, insolvency-related claims, fraud and asset recovery, and other high-value commercial litigation.
Solicitor
Ben is a highly regarded disputes lawyer specialising in complex commercial disputes involving financial distress, insolvency, shareholder claims and fraud, with a particular expertise in the financial services sector. He is recognised for his strategic and commercially focused approach, combining strong technical expertise with pragmatic and tactically astute advice in high-pressure and high-stakes disputes.
Ben advises a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, banks, insolvency practitioners, high-net-worth individuals, family offices and corporate clients across a range of sectors.
Known for his analytical and solutions-driven approach, Ben takes the time to understand his clients’ businesses, commercial priorities and strategic objectives, enabling him to deliver tailored, commercially effective advice and innovative solutions to complex disputes. Clients value his attention to detail, responsiveness and ability to navigate challenging matters with precision and sound commercial judgement.
Ben’s practice spans the full lifecycle of disputes, from strategic risk management and pre-action advice through to litigation, negotiated settlements and enforcement. He regularly acts in complex and commercially sensitive, multi-party and high-value disputes before the English Civil Courts, often involving financial institutions, insolvency practitioners and international stakeholders.
Solicitor
John is a highly regarded commercial litigator specialising in complex commercial litigation, insolvency, trust disputes and commercial fraud matters. He is recognised for his strategic approach to high-stakes disputes, combining strong technical expertise with commercially focused tactical advice.
John acts for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, global professional service providers, corporate and trustee service businesses, and major international banking institutions, including the leading banking group in the Middle East.
Known for his calm and decisive handling of crisis situations, John has successfully managed cases judicially described as attrition warfare at its height. Clients value his straightforward advice, exceptional attention to detail and ability to navigate highly complex disputes with precision and commercial insight. He is widely recognised for being fully immersed in the detail of every matter, delivering commercially astute advice of the highest quality and providing an exceptionally responsive and thorough service backed by extensive preparation and strategic analysis.
In addition to his litigation practice, John is an ADR Group Accredited Mediator, reflecting his strong focus on achieving effective and commercially sensible outcomes for clients in complex and sensitive disputes.
Solicitor
Richard is a highly experienced commercial litigator who specialises in complex, cross-border disputes, with particular expertise in the aviation sector. He advises clients across the full spectrum of aviation disputes, including aircraft and engine finance, repossessions, lease and charter disputes, maintenance issues, regulatory investigations, insurance claims and fraud. Beyond aviation, Richard has extensive experience handling high-value commercial litigation, with a particular focus on fraud, asset recovery, business protection, corporate disputes, banking litigation and regulatory investigations, as well as commercial arbitration.
Known for his commercial mindset and strategic approach, Richard takes the time to develop a deep understanding of each client’s business, enabling him to deliver practical, commercially focused advice and innovative solutions to complex legal challenges. His ability to combine technical legal expertise with commercial insight makes him a trusted adviser to businesses operating in demanding and fast-moving sectors.
Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1996, Richard has played an active role in the aviation industry throughout his career. He served as Chairman of BACA – The Air Charter Association from 2016 to 2019 and is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. He is also a member of ISTAT, ERA and The Aviation Club, reflecting his longstanding commitment to the aviation community.
Managing Partner (Solicitor)
Bree is a leading expert in complex, high-value commercial disputes, with more than 20 years’ experience as a commercial litigator and insolvency specialist. She heads the Aviation Disputes practice at Alius Law, widely recognised as a market-leading firm acting for owners and lessors of commercial aircraft.
Bree has been involved in many of the most significant aviation disputes in recent years, consistently securing successful outcomes for owners and lessors. She is recognised for her strategic oversight, strong negotiation skills and exceptional track record in resolving complex disputes, both through litigation and negotiated settlement.
Her practice focuses on the full spectrum of contentious aviation matters, including rent claims, aircraft arrest and repossession, fleet sale disputes, insurance claims, maintenance reserve disputes, engine maintenance disputes and aircraft return condition claims. She also advises on force majeure issues, UK sanctions and cross-border supply chain disputes, and regularly acts in confidential LCIA and ICC arbitrations.
Bree is a trusted advisor to some of the largest aircraft leasing companies in the world, valued for her deep industry knowledge, commercial insight and strategic approach to high-stakes disputes. She is a regular contributor to industry journals and publications and frequently speaks at conferences across the aviation and arbitration sectors.
In addition to her aviation practice, Bree is a Fellow of R3, reflecting her extensive expertise in insolvency and restructuring matters.
