Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) has poached three aviation lawyers from Gide Loyrette Nouel.

Neil McGilchrist, Anna Anatolitou and Maria Galan will join BLG's aerospace team in February 2007.

Head of BLG's aerospace team Giles Kavanagh said: “We are delighted to welcome Neil, Anna and Maria to the firm. Neil's vast experience and international standing in handling aviation losses will further strengthen our capabilities. Anna and Maria have significant experience of aviation claims in an international context. We look forward to working with them.”