London-based commercial law firm REN Legal has appointed new partner Richard Mumford.

Mumford joins from Stevens & Bolton where he served as head of commercial litigation and head of aviation. He is an aviation specialist acting for lessors, airlines and financial institutions. He is also a specialist in the air charter market having served for three years as chairman of BACA - The Air Charter Association.

Mumford qualified at international law firm CMS in 1996 and later practised as a partner and head of dispute resolution at UK law firm asb law. He is recognised for aviation dispute resolution by both Chambers and Legal 500, and in 2017 was named one of Aviation Week's Top Ten Leaders of European Business Aviation. He is a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society.

REN Legal partner Norman Fraser comments: “We are delighted to welcome Richard to the firm. He has a strong reputation in the market and a wealth of dispute resolution experience that complements our core business and client base.”

Mumford adds: “REN Legal is a powerful force in the aviation market. The firm's ethos of providing high-quality advice backed by a deep understanding of its clients' business and markets allows it to attract and retain fantastic clients and work. I look forward to helping to grow REN Legal's contentious offering.”

REN Legal's aviation team advises on all aspects of finance, leasing, trading and dispute resolution matters to clients in the aviation sector. This includes airlines, leasing companies, banks, investment funds and manufacturers.