The key names at Blake Morgan LLP are London-based consultant Ian Skuse, who leads the travel: regulatory and commercial team, and Daniel Scognamiglio, who heads up the travel team from the firm's Southampton office. On the regulatory and commercial side, the firm has a track record of work for airlines, holiday companies and tour operators, while on the personal injury front, the firm works with insurers, claimants, defendants, airlines and holiday companies on a wide range of claims. Associates Katherine Ettridge and Iqval Dale are well-regarded up-and-coming members of the team.

Clyde & Co merged with BLM in mid-2022, a deal which has created ‘a market leading national firm’, bringing together talented and experienced lawyers from both sides. Matthew Ford heads the casualty team, travel and tour operator team, and travel practice group from London, while in Manchester, Chris Murray specialises in complex personal injury litigation. The Edinburgh-based Greg MacDougall heads up the Scottish travel and holiday claims practice; while Birmingham office head Sarah Hill is also head of fraud. Other key names include Emily List, a member of the travel and tour operator liability team in London and and well-regarded legal director Craig Evans in Manchester.

DAC Beachcroft LLP's growing travel and tourism team is led from Birmingham by Jasminka O’Hora, who has an 'excellent industry reputation', working for an 'impressive array of European motor insurance clients'. She works alongside fellow travel litigator Kieran Mitchell, an 'expert lawyer in foreign claims and procedures'; the duo have more recently been joined by well-regarded associate Nicola Rostron from Slater and Gordon.

With a particular focus on the growing impact of technology in the travel industry, Deloitte Legal specialises in regulatory advice and commercial contracts for tour operators, travel agents, hotels and festival companies. Most recently, the team has advised numerous high profile domestic and international clients on navigating the challenges of Brexit and COVID-19. Key team member Luke Golding’s strengths in contracts are a notable asset to the team.

The travel department at DMH Stallard LLP demonstrates notable expertise in matters relating to package travel and ATOL regulations, as well as advising on commercial agreements for agencies and suppliers. With a focus on technology, department head Debbie Venn is particularly well versed in the e-commerce, data protection and cyber aspects of the travel industry. Rebecca Thornley-Gibson and Abigail Maino bring extensive employment experience, while Helen Mead’s strengths in corporate and M&A round out the team.

DWF’s international claims and travel group is widely respected for its insurance expertise, with a highly reputable domestic client base, boasting the likes of Allianz, Ergo Hestia, and Ageas, amongst others. The firm’s international work is equally impressive, with cases stretching to the US and Canada. The practice includes numerous multilingual team members, allow for a comprehensive client service on cross-border matters. The team is jointly led by 'commercially astute' Sara-Jane Eaton  who focuses mostly on catastrophic injury claims, and Claire Bowler who has acted on many international high profile, often complex cases.

With particular expertise in business-critical travel regulatory matters, the travel department at Fox Williams LLP is a growing multidisciplinary practice. Team leader Rhys Griffiths is a travel sector specialist, particularly in relation to online booking platforms, travel agents and tour operators. Lucy England, who joined from Bird & Bird LLP in 2021, has complemented the team with her expertise in travel technology and aviation. Anna Tindall is a key contact, particularly regarding contractual, regulatory and compliance issues in the aviation sphere. Clients benefit from the close ties between this department and the firm’s other practice areas including dispute resolution, financial services, data protection and corporate. Former travel team lead at Deloitte LLP, Farina Azam, bolstered the practice in May 2023.

Hextalls LTD is a specialist insurance and disputes firm which operates from bases in Bishop's Stortford and London. In the travel sector, it focuses on acting for tour operators and insurers on personal injury claims, with recent cases concerning deaths on holiday, medical incidents, road traffic accidents and sexual offences. Director Alex Padfield is a hugely experienced practitioner in this area and is known for having 'a very loyal and committed following amongst insurers who value his robust yet pragmatic approach to litigation'.

With a focus on crisis management and maritime and aviation matters, HFW is a key firm in the travel space, showing broad experience with cruise lines, ferry operators, ship builders, tour operators and holiday companies. The travel, cruise and leisure department is led by Elinor Dautlich, who brings expertise in shipping contracts, and Zohar Zik, who routinely advises high profile airlines and tour operators. William MacLachlan is particularly known for his work in ship sale and purchase, shipbuilding, ship repair and ship recycling, while Claire Womersley is noted for her high-profile casualty work.

Hill Dickinson LLP's London-based personal injury, travel and regulatory practice is led by John Caddies, who specialises in personal injury and disease claims. Recent cases handled by the team have included complex claims concerning lost luggage, as well as accidents on board ferries, yachts and cruise ships, while Caddies also has a track record of work on major post-accident investigations.

Hudgell Solicitors represents hundreds of clients across England and Wales, and is recognised for excellent standards of client support, evidenced by their rehabilitation support including medical treatment. The department operates a buddying system, whereby former clients offer support to those with life-changing injuries. The team is led by Paul McClorry, an expert in international law who boasts a 'vast amount of experience' of focusing on complex cross-jurisdictional cases. Extensive international legal contacts support the wide range of work undertaken by the team, with many cases including instructing solicitors in other countries.

Hugh James‘ overseas accidents department has been representing Britons injured in foreign accidents for over 20 years. In addition to being involved in group litigation representing victims of disasters occurring in the sea, air, or by rail, they are also involved in litigation in Africa relating to torture. Co-head of the team, the ‘extremely knowledgeable’  Katherine Allen has specialised in travel litigation since 1999, with particular expertise in brain and spinal injury cases. Mark Harvey, another leader of the team, has particular expertise in dealing with product liability cases, and has been involved in a number of international claims. Senior associate Rebecca James has been commended for her ‘sound instincts for the strengths and weaknesses of a case,’ with her French language skills allowing her to excel in French jurisdiction cases.

Tracey Storey leads the international serious injury team nationally at Irwin Mitchell, working on a range of high-value, cross-border claims. The diversity of the team allows them to communicate in various languages, lending support to the practice's cross-jurisdictional focus. Key team members include Demetrius Danas, who represented bereaved families and those injured in the Tunisia terrorist attack in 2015, and has vast experience in international litigation. Senior associate Kylie Hutchison has also been part of the team representing individuals affected by the Tunisian attack with their claims against tourism group TUI. Jennifer Lund  is another respected partner; a dual-qualified solicitor/barrister with linguistic capabilities to cater to Spanish and Latin American clients. Notably, the team has been acting on behalf of sixteen claimants against Boeing following the Boeing 737 crash in 2019.

The key name for travel litigation at JMW Solicitors LLP is Joanne Brine, who can draw on substantial experience from previous at a number of other claimant firms. She splits her time between Manchester and London and is known for her 'unparalleled charm and expertise'. Recent claims have included cases involving serious injury, fatal accidents, disease and road traffic accidents. The team is known for its 'broad range of experience in travel law in many different countries'.

Fielding 'a great team with a wealth of experience in the travel sector' that is 'an asset to the industry', Kennedys is 'a go-to firm for tour operators and their insurers'; key clients include TUI, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Holidays. The group has been particularly active in advising on sickness claims and has continued to act in the inquest into the deaths of British nationals in the Tunisian beach massacre of June 2015. The 'highly supportive' Claire Mulligan heads up the practice and is a key contact for crisis work including inquests into deaths overseas, catastrophic loss cases and class actions. Other key individuals include 'superstar' practitioner Justin Collins, personal injury specialist Gareth Thomas and senior associates Zoe Hurley and Kiran Birdi.

Servicing both omestic and international clients, the travel experts at Keystone Law have considerable experience in the aviation and cruise industries, deadling witgh regulatory, contractual and financial issues. Trevor Sears brings over 50 years’ travel law experience, recently focusing on multi-jurisdictional regulatory insolvency and restructuring issues, while James Healy-Pratt is a highly experienced aviation lawyer. Simon Murfitt has left the firm.

The ‘team of enthusiasts‘ at Leigh Day ‘brings an unsurpassed level of commitment and care to its international personal injury caseload‘; it is able to provide highly specialised advice in relation to cycle accidents abroad and is active in handling foreign enquiries for the National Accident Helpline. Clare Campbell leads the Manchester-based practice ‘with brilliant attention-to-detail and real flair‘, and associate Joseph Dawson ‘has an astute sense of what will work‘. Associate Colin Murphy is also singled out for his ability to ‘combine academic interests in the thornier aspects of cross-border practice with excellent client management skills‘.

Excelling in cross-jurisdictional personal injury cases and serious brain injury claims, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s ‘personable and highly competent team‘ is predominantly active on the claimant side, but also has capacity to handle defendant instructions, often acting for policyholders. Group head Mark Lee is ‘skilled, pragmatic and absolutely the go-to guy for travel-related accident and injury issues‘ including catastrophic injury claims, while Warren Collins regularly handles catastrophic injury and fatal accident litigation. Louise High is the key contact for insurers.

The European personal injury and insurance team at Pierre Thomas Law is regarded as 'an excellent niche firm specialising in European cross border litigation for both claimants and defendants'. With all bilingual lawyers as well as a satellite office in Paris, the team has carved out a niche in French and Spanish litigation, whilst still handling other European cases. This focus on France and Spain is further typified by the production of quarterly newspapers in French and Spanish, and all fee earners being dual qualified. The team is jointly led by Simon Ball, who regularly acts for insurers on personal injury cases, and the 'very competent' Maud Lepez, who is head of claimant services.

Slater and Gordon's travel litigation department handles a diverse range of work, including contractual and commercial matters, consumer claims and international personal injury claims. The team is headed by Liverpool-based Kelly Williams and senior associate Stephen Goodman, who is practice development leader for the travel litigation department in Manchester, representing both claimants and defendants. Typical cases handled by the team include accidents on holiday, including road traffic accidents, as well as clinical negligence matters.

Stewarts Law LLP is regarded as 'an outstanding law firm' for international injury claims, with clients extolling its efficiency and resources. The firm  represents only clients with severely disabling injuries, with its lawyers handling a limited number of cases to allow for a more thorough service. In the aviation industry, they are market leading, acting for families in 73% of all major aviation disasters on international flights including the death of over fifty passengers. Julian Chamberlayne, described as ‘the finest international personal injury lawyer of his generation,’ heads the aviation and international injury team; other notable individuals include Sarah Stewart, praised for her ‘wealth of experience,’ Scott Rigby, a partner of 16 years described as ‘clever, meticulous, and astute’ and 'travel law star' Christopher Deacon, a phenomenally capable individual’. Recently the team has acted for the families of victims killed in Shoreham airshow disaster and continues to work on the ongoing inquest.

Thompsons Solicitors LLP's cross-border and travel claims team places an emphasis on work related accident claims, acting solely for the injured party or their insurer. Trade union members often form the client base, while the team also litigates for a broad range of private accident claims. ‘Industry leading’ Martyn Gwyther, based in Manchester, is the national lead for cross-border and travel claims, and is commended for his competence and confidence as a solicitor. Senior associate Neil Richards possesses a diverse understanding of cross-border litigation, and acts on numerous cases involving serious injuries or cross-jurisdictional cases.

At Leeds-based specialist firm Travlaw, the commercial and corporate governance practice, led by senior partner Matt Gatenby, advises clients including travel businesses and industry bodies on a range of regulatory matters; the team's expertise covers commercial disputes, data protection, employment and commercial contracts. The disputes side of the practice, which is led by newly promoted partner Krystene Bousfield, has a focus on defending holiday companies and their insurers against major claims brought by consumers - senior counsel Stephen Mason is described as 'knowing more about travel law than just about any other practitioner in the area'. Employment head Ami Naru is another key name.

The travel tourism and insurance team at Trowers & Hamlins LLP has a wide range of technical specialties including winter sports, foreign clinical negligence, and policy interpretation, amongst many others. Bronwen Courtenay-Stamp leads the team from Exeter and is cited as 'one of the best partners in the area.' She set up the practice in 1987 and is also a founder committee member of WITI (Women in Travel Insurance). Typical clients include individual claimants and travel insurers - the practice handles both claimant and defendant matters.