Slee Blackwell Solicitors are helping the families of the victims of the Air India 171 disaster.
Slee Blackwell Solicitors LLP is working in association with US attorney Mike Andrews of Beasley Allen Law Firm to support the families of the victims of the Air India 171 crash.
Jerome Silva has been appointed as lead barrister to the team. Jerome is a member of 4 King’s Bench Walk chambers, located at Temple in London. He is a specialist barrister with expertise in aviation law, fatal accident litigation, jurisdiction disputes, and complex international claims.
Independent Legal Advice
Our team provides specialist legal advice on fatal accident claims, including claims for loss of dependency within the legal jurisdiction of England and Wales.
We understand that no amount of compensation can ever replace a loved one. However, families deserve clear answers, proper support, and fair compensation that reflects the true impact of their loss.
Our Air India Flight 171 team combines specialist fatal accident expertise with leading aviation law support and experienced counsel to help the families of victims navigate the legal process with confidence.
A Law Firm That Cares
Law firms involved in aviation disasters often focus on crash investigations and aviation regulations. While those issues are important, our focus is different.
At the heart of the Air India Flight 171 disaster are families who have lost:
- Husbands and wives
- Parents and grandparents
- Children
- Brothers and sisters
- Family members who provided emotional and financial support
We have extensive experience representing bereaved families following fatal accidents and securing compensation that protects their long-term financial security.
Our team deals with claims with care and empathy, providing individual, tailored support to families who are dealing with a sudden and devastating loss.
Keeping the legal jargon to a minimum, we focus on the practical issues that the victims’s loved ones are facing. Our lawyers will consider:
- How the family will cope financially
- What compensation can be claimed
- How the children can be protected
- What happens if relatives were financially dependent on the deceased
- Whether interim compensation payments are available
- Whether a settlement could affect future rights
Solicitors Who Families Can Trust
We understand that families affected by a disaster like Air India Flight 171 are not simply looking for aviation lawyers. They are looking for people who will:
- Listen carefully
- Explain matters clearly
- Provide honest advice
- Protect their interests
- Secure fair compensation
- Help safeguard their family’s future
In short, they are looking for a law firm they can trust.
We are an award-winning firm of SRA regulated solicitors who are recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners Directories.
We have Lexcel accreditation from The Law Society for excellence in client care and have a 5-star rating on the independent legal review website, ReviewSolicitors.
Our personal injury and fatal accidents department is headed up by James McNally, who was named DASLS Solicitor of the Year in 2024 is the Vice President of the Devon & Somerset Law Society (DASLS) for 2026/2027.
Specialists in Recovering Maximum Compensation
Our lawyers will consider the full range of compensation that could be available, including:
- Financial dependency
- Loss of earnings
- Pension losses
- Children’s dependency claims
- Spousal dependency claims
- Care and services provided by the deceased
- Household contributions
- Educational support
- Future financial losses
- Bereavement-related claims
For many families, the most significant aspect of a claim will be a dependency claim. This will involve our team reviewing the financial and practical support the deceased would have provided to their loved ones throughout their lifetime. It is therefore essential that compensation is calculated properly and not based solely on immediate financial losses.
Our role is to ensure these losses are properly investigated and valued.
Air India Flight 171 Claims And The Legal Jurisdiction Of England & Wales
International aviation claims often involve complex jurisdiction issues, and the Montreal Convention is of paramount importance.
Our team will assess each case and provide guidance on the appropriate jurisdiction for bringing a claim, and in particular whether the claim can be brought in England and Wales.
The Air India Flight 171 Investigation
The official investigation remains ongoing.
As with any major aviation disaster, investigators continue to examine technical evidence, operational issues, and flight recorder data in order to determine what happened and whether lessons can be learned to improve aviation safety.
Families understandably want answers.
However, it is important to distinguish between official findings and speculation.
We continue to monitor developments and assist families in understanding how investigation findings may affect their legal rights.
Importantly, families do not need to wait for the final investigation report before obtaining legal advice.
Air India Flight 171: Guides and Resources
We are preparing a series of detailed guides for affected families, including:
- How Compensation Is Calculated Following Air India Flight 171
- Air India Flight 171: One Year On
- Dependency Claims and Long-Term Financial Security
- Can Air India Flight 171 Claims Be Brought In England & Wales?
- Legal Support For families
- Interim Payments, Compensation Offers and Settlement Documents
- Understanding The Air India Flight 171 Investigation
- Frequently Asked Questions For Families
Information will also be made available in additional languages, including Gujarati and Hindi.
Contact Our Air India Flight 171 Solicitors
If your family has been affected by Air India Flight 171 and you would like independent legal advice, please contact Carly Sylvester and the Air India Flight 171 team at Slee Blackwell Solicitors.
We are here to help you understand your rights, protect your position, and secure the support your family needs for the future.
