‘The travel personal injury team at Blake Morgan has real expertise and a track-record in cross-border personal injury and package travel claims. The firm also has background expertise in serious injury claims and travel industry work which gives the travel personal injury team a strong basis for their offering in this area.’

‘Daniel Scognamiglio is a superstar of the travel PI world. He really knows his stuff and imparts wisdom onto his team, all of whom are very impressive. Katherine Ettridge and Iqval Dale are very switched on, know how to prepare cases properly and take a pragmatic view of difficult issues.’

‘An excellent travel team providing a great service to injured claimants.’

‘Daniel Scognamiglio is a star and Iqbal Dale is one to watch.’

‘The team at Blake Morgan is highly skilled at dealing with travel PI matters. I have been impressed with the depth of knowledge in respect of travel insurance legal issues.’

‘Daniel Scognamiglio is a standout partner. He leads the team from a place of great knowledge so as to get excellent results for clients. He is unflappable.’

‘One of the first firms to have a dedicated travel team. Several very experienced travel lawyers who do a wide variety of travel work.’

‘Daniel Scognamiglio is very experienced and personable and Katherine Ettridge is wise beyond her years and good at the nitty gritty.’

‘Great ability to understand business needs balanced against legal and compliance requirements.’

‘Excellent pragmatic advice offered.’

‘Great understanding of business and industry, and the team provides pragmatic advice.’

‘The team is at all times user friendly and client focused. No sharp edges and sensible. They have the key qualities that any in-house team or client can rely on.’

‘A forward-thinking team willing to go the extra mile for clients.’

‘Debbie Venn is a standout travel lawyer. Brilliant to work with and instinctively knows what’s right for her clients. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and has a wonderful and technical mind. She is someone you want on your side and is a particular expert in travel-related GDPR issues.’

‘Eleanor Armstrong is a very experienced solicitor in travel litigation.’

‘A very strong national firm with high standards across the board.’

‘Eleanor Armstrong is an experienced, reliable and calm lawyer in this field.’

‘Eleanor Armstrong is excellent, sensible and claimant-minded.’

‘HFW has experience and capabilities in all fields of transport.’

‘An excellent team of partners and associates.’

‘HFW has a broad regulatory and commercial travel practice which provides an excellent service to its clients. Its clients range from cruise lines, tour boats and tour operators to foreign liability insurers who have been sued in England. Paul Dean and the team adopt a very commercial approach to achieving the best result for clients. ’

‘Paul Dean and Claire Womersley have extensive experience in dealing with travel-related personal injury and other claims commercially but with compassion. I would strongly recommend both of them.’

‘They provide a phenomenal, fundamental, practical overview of complex legal issues.’

‘They think broadly and can foresee steps to be taken by opponents so clients always feel one step ahead.’

‘The combination of legal knowledge with know-how of the industry standards and practice stands out. You achieve what you want legally, in a commercial context.’

‘Javed Ali has a wide knowledge of the industry in terms of practice, as well as the legal background. Javed always manages to achieve a win-win situation for us, safeguarding the company’s interest but at the same time being as commercial as possible for the business.’

‘Very knowledgeable in all aspects of maritime law and widely regarded as such throughout the industry. They can always be relied upon to provide accurate, up-to-date and concise advice. They have also built up an enviable client base in the maritime sector. These strengths compare very favourably with their competitors.’

‘A standout member of the team is Javed Ali, whose industry knowledge is second-to-none. More importantly, Javed is very approachable and is very adept at communicating with different types of audiences.’

‘Excellent and practical understanding of its client base and the various commercial issues that can arise during cases.’

‘Javed Ali is excellent, hardworking and client-friendly.’

‘Great knowledge of the cruise and passenger sector in particular.’

‘Sarah Barnes and Javed Ali are very capable in their field of work and I have no hesitation in recommending them.’

‘Paul McClorry is a very experienced travel litigator with extensive knowledge of this area. He is tenacious and will take on cases with risk attached.’

‘Paul McClorry is well-known and universally respected within the sector. Calm, authoritative and brilliant under pressure. He has enormous experience in matters of jurisdiction and applicable law.’

‘The team at Hudgells are unusual in that they work for both claimants and defendants, giving them an insight into litigation strategy from both perspectives. This gives them an edge when it comes to negotiations and to predicting what the other side is likely to do. They are also very well resourced by the firm and thrive under strong leadership from Paul McClorry.’

‘Paul McClorry is a standout partner at Hudgells. To clients he is friendly and approachable. To opponents he is reasonable and accommodating, but a tough litigator and negotiator. Tracy Stansfield is highly competent and great with clients.’

‘A close-knit, focused team with real depth of specialism in complex cross-border PI claims.’

‘Paul McClorry is a dominant figure in this field and has extraordinary attention-to-detail in pursuing and defending claims.’

‘Hudgells have been efficient, helpful and understanding in handling our daughter’s personal injury claim. They have kept us informed along the way, and advised on how to proceed.’

‘Paul McClorry has always been exceptionally understanding and sympathetic.’

‘The team that represented us, directed by Rebecca Gilmore, showed a tremendous amount of professionalism whilst displaying deep empathy and compassion due to the nature of the claim.’

‘It was refreshing being talked to like an adult and having things laid out in the open. The knowledge of the team has been impressive and at all stages I have been aware of all issues.’

‘Katherine Allen is the person I have had the most dealings with and I have been impressed with her knowledge, attitude and transparent nature throughout. She clearly is regarded in the field as she was named in the recommendation I was given.’

‘Katherine Allen has been very highly regarded for over a decade, her client care skills are second-to-none, she has impressive technical knowledge and is highly conscientious in her case preparation. Rebecca Gilmore is highly experienced and commercially minded. A skilled negotiator with opponents, with a keen legal instinct.’      

‘Katherine Allen is universally loved and respected by clients, but also by opponents and competitors. She is a superb team player and team leader with enormous experience within the sector. Rebecca Gilmore has skill and experience in the trickiest of cases. She is compassionate with clients and able to ask the right questions of experts in a way that makes a difference.’

‘Rebecca Gilmore is very committed and personally invested in her cases, really going the extra mile for her clients. She picks up points that others miss, and will leave no stone unturned to get the best outcome for the client. She is also always good humoured and a pleasure to work with! Katherine Allen is a real leader in this area. She is fantastically knowledgeable, and generally brilliant. ’

‘I had a very good experience with the Hughes James team. I found great helpfulness and quick answers to my questions. We discussed the best solutions to take several times, they were very flexible and precise in this.’

‘Both Katherine Allen and Rebecca Gilmore are thoughtful, competent and determined. They are very reliable and know the sector very well.’

‘James Riley is an excellent associate. He is very passionate about his cases, and will always fight hard for his clients. He is willing to work hard, roll up his sleeves and get his hands dirty.’

‘Irwin Mitchell have long been the established firm to go to for claimant personal injury claims with a cross-border dimension. They are very experienced lawyers and continue to maintain an excellent reputation in this area of work, being both thorough and adept at client care relations.’

‘Philip Banks is a very personable and experienced litigator. He has standout client care skills and a wealth of experience in this area. Mention should be made of Cheryl Palmer-Hughes who is making her name. Associate James Riley should be mentioned as a safe pair of hands.’

‘Gemma Newton is a first-class lawyer adept at taking on difficult cases and winning them. Leane Shanks has deep knowledge in this area and displays commercial nous.’

‘The biggest player in the market with a very strong consumer presence, known for doing the full-range of work in the area – package travel, overseas insurers, maritime and aviation are all areas of specialism.’

‘Philip Banks is the well-regarded team leader, known as a consumer champion. He litigates cases which have had a meaningful benefit in enhancing consumer rights. Cheryl Palmer-Hughes is particularly known for her expertise in overseas medical negligence cases, particularly in cosmetic surgery. Demetrius Danas has experience with large and complex cases.’

‘Irwin Mitchell are the leading firm for international PI work. Their travel team are excellent collectively and individually, which sets them apart from their competitors. They are regularly involved in high-profile cases in this area, and secure fantastic outcomes for their clients. Their knowledge of international personal injury law is, quite frankly, exceptional.’

‘Jatinder Paul is quite simply outstanding. He is the man of the moment in the travel sphere so it is no surprise that he is instructed in the leading cases in this area. Cheryl-Palmer Hughes is a beacon in cross-border clinical negligence work; she is untouchable in this field. Phil Banks often strikes a killer blow to the other side in negotiations, securing significant settlements for his clients.’

‘Joanne Brine is a very experienced litigator with a comprehensive knowledge of the sector, excellent client care skills and particular expertise in dealing with vulnerable clients. Natasha Ross is down-to-earth, an excellent communicator and well-regarded by lay clients.’

‘A friendly, claimant-facing boutique with a strong cross-border personal injury practice which brings the human touch to clients. Great at the crossover between cross-border and leisure industry PI.’

‘Joanne Brine is an outstanding lawyer with a lot of experience in cross-border litigation. She will provide high-value performance always with a very empathetic approach.’

‘Joanne Brine is a very strong litigator who combines a caring approach with a fierce intellect.’

‘Joanne Brine has been exceptional. She was really driven in getting justice for us. She is a credit to JMW.’

‘Natasha Ross was always good at letting me know what was happening and keeping me updated.’

‘Natasha Ross is understanding and caring. She regularly updates me without prompting. She is very much involved and on the ball’ with everything. She also has excellent ideas which she will discuss with me. She is extremely helpful and efficient.’

‘Joanne Brine is exceptionally diligent and professional in the preparation and in general handling of the cases she undertakes.’

‘An excellent team that punches well above its weight.’

‘James Healey-Pratt is a superstar.’

‘Owen Hanna is one to watch.’

‘A claimant-facing, client-focused team of dedicated cross-border personal injury practitioners. Particular strengths in dealing with high-pressure multi-party claims and claims with a campaigning edge. Not afraid to take on cases of legal complexity and multi-jurisdictional and applicable law issues.’

‘Jill Paterson is a calm, effective presence with great client skills.’

‘The team is strong throughout; all have a sound knowledge of the area. They also have a genuine commitment to diversity and to instructing diverse barristers.’

‘Clare Campbell has a good deal of experience in this field, and her knowledge has been imparted to other standout team members, such as Colin Murphy. The team works together to share knowledge and experience, and this ethos helps them to make excellent judgment calls.’

‘Colin Murphy is a razor sharp legal mind who is rising through the ranks at break-neck speed. He is a commercially savvy operator who achieves fantastic results for his clients in difficult cases, especially jurisdictional disputes.’

‘The leadership and quality of its junior solicitors make this a leading team in the sector. There is an in-depth knowledge of the complicated and developing legal issues affecting this area of law. The team combines this professional skill with dedication to clients.’

‘Clare Campbell leads the team with outstanding skill and knowledge. She is the leading figure in the travel sector and has a breadth of knowledge that serves clients well. Caitlin Wood is an exceptional associate. She handles cases that are partner-level with tactical sense and skill.’

‘Colin Murphy is very knowledgeable and I trust him completely.’

‘Joanna Wylie represents clients with the highest level of skill and care. I have had difficult cases run extremely well by her and her team. There is extreme attention-to-detail and yet a strategic and tactical insight that gets great results. Camilla Payen deserves particular praise for her diligence.’

‘Mark Lee is very client focused. He is a great communicator and extremely knowledgeable in a niche and complex area.’

‘Joanna Wylie is very good with clients and particularly good at building up a case where the factual and legal background is complex.’

‘Mark Lee is a fantastic head of team with the experience and skills required to lead his team to success. Joanna Wylie is extremely good at dealing with files efficiently.’

‘Mark Lee was very diligent and helpful. John Strange has provided specialist legal insight to the particular circumstances of our claim.’

‘Mark Lee has been very helpful since my initial consultation. He has always been there to answer any questions of mine or explain things in a more basic way for me and is a genuinely nice guy.’

‘Mark Lee and his amazing team are very experienced in all aspects of travel law. My whole case was handled with great care even when I was so low I didn’t want to continue, Mark’s experience gave me the courage and strength to continue.’

‘Mark Lee is a formidable force within the legal travel sector; my case was in expert hands from the very beginning.’

‘Christopher Deacon handled my case from start to finish and took so much care over every detail. I had regular updates from Christopher that were always delivered in a way I was able to understand, and he also made sure I was very well-prepared for whatever the upcoming part of the case was so that I didn’t get overwhelmed. Christopher took special care to look out for me throughout the process, which was really appreciated.’

‘Scott Rigby is very knowledgeable and pays attention to the smallest details. His calm, confident approach helped me trust him and rely completely on his advice. James Griffin is also an exceptional member of the team. He is meticulous and knows every little detail of the case.’

‘The indisputable pinnacle of aviation and travel solicitors. They cannot be matched for experience, knowledge and reach. There is no matter too complex and no opponent too troublesome for Stewarts Law.’

‘Peter Neenan is the first choice for any complex aviation dispute. Sarah Stewart is hugely experienced, a tough opponent who always fights hard for her clients. Rebecca Smith is astute and savvy. Julian Chamberlayne is a first-class lawyer.’

‘Rebecca Smith is highly experienced, tough, detailed in her work and knowledgeable. She is a team player and a clear and direct communicator. She is pragmatic but firm with opponents. Pete Neenan is a superstar within the sector. He has a razor sharp mind and gets right to the point.’

‘Stewarts is the standout, best firm to work with in the travel personal injury space. They secure the best clients and cases, they run them better than anyone else and they get the best results. The ethos of the team is one of pure excellence.’

‘Julian Chamberlayne is a mastermind of cross-border catastrophic personal injury work. His experience is second-to-none in the industry. His energy and fight is never-ending. He will leave no stone unturned in the quest for justice for his clients.’

‘Christopher Deacon is probably the leading lawyer of his generation in this area of law. He has the right mix of attention to detail, excellent knowledge and pragmatism. Rebecca Huxford is an outstanding lawyer; incredibly hardworking and achieves excellent results for her clients.’

‘As well as being a leading claimant-oriented PI firm with expertise in pursuing claims on behalf of injured workers, Thompsons has a long-established department dealing with cross-border and foreign jurisdiction claims. This expertise covers areas not normally dealt with by claimant firms.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is a very steady and experienced litigator who is both thorough and personable. Neil Richards is also very experienced with knowledge of both claimant and defendant sides of the fence who is an effective and pragmatic operator.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is a figurehead and team leader who is excellent in highly technical cases, has encyclopaedic knowledge of travel law and is commercially astute.’

‘They are uniquely well-placed to help union members who are injured overseas.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is a hugely knowledgeable and well-known solicitor in cross-border claims. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and procedure of foreign jurisdictions who really stands out in the field. Neil Richards is a solicitor with over 20 years of experience who knows how his opponents think.’

‘Martyn Gwyther is extremely good at handling clients and making them feel their claim is in the best hands (and it certainly is). He will always be there for his clients, making them feel they are not alone in this difficult world of cross-border ligation.’

‘Good international personal injury work.’

‘One of the pre-eminent practices in the country. Unique union-based background with a prioritisation of the claimant’s rights.’

‘This team litigates travel and cross-border claims for both claimants and defendants, and across the entire range of claims, from cross-border road traffic to skiing to package claims to cosmetic surgery.’

‘A highly experienced and knowledgeable team, made all the more so by its knowledge sharing. It is also very client-led and puts the client front and centre.’

‘Bronwen Courtenay-Stamp is the grand dame of travel litigation, ably assisted by Ian Brown and Tom Sampford in particular but the entire team is extremely able.’

‘A small team benefiting from an extraordinary depth of talent and knowledge across all elements of cross-border disputes.’

‘Ian Brown is a fantastic, commercially-savvy litigator. He is a delight to work with, very well-liked by colleagues and opponents, and achieves fantastic results.’

‘Approachability of the team which has demonstrable understanding of all aspects of travel insurance. Very-well rated within the industry’

‘Very good at providing options and stating the approach they would recommend rather than sitting on the fence. Always willing to help regardless of the complexity of the case.’

‘Unrivalled experience in cross-border personal injury work means that the team is superb in serving the litigation needs of insurers, both domestic and foreign.’

‘Stand-out individuals are Simon Ball, Belinda Normandale and Virginie Medard.’

‘A very strong team.’

‘Simon Ball has immense experience of cross-border personal injury claims, including those of the highest value. Belinda Normandale is an excellent cross-border lawyer.’

‘Great experience in the insurance area, they provide detailed information to international clients for all the specifics which should be taken into account about the legal system in UK. Standout individuals are Virginie Medard, Belinda Normandale and Caroline Davies.’

‘Simon Ball is a distinguished figure in European and cross-border insurance law, recognised for his exceptional expertise and track-record of success.’

‘Belinda Normandale has proven to be an indispensable partner, consistently demonstrating her deep understanding of European affairs; Belinda possesses an aura of European awareness that permeates her work, providing invaluable insights and strategies tailored to our clients’ needs.’

‘Belinda Normandale’s presence brings a sense of security and confidence. Knowing that she is on board, I feel completely safe and at ease, knowing that she will handle any challenges with poise and expertise. Her dedication to excellence and her impeccable work ethic make her an invaluable asset.’