Kennedys' PI practice is highly regarded for its ‘extensive understanding of travel law and how it is evolving’, and is well-known for its capabilities acting in defence of renowned tour operators, travel agencies, insurers, and underwriters. It advises such clients on travel-related quality claims, as well as injury claims. Many of the team’s matters are of high-profile, an example being its acting on the largest UK terror incident overseas. The team has won tender to act for renowned names in the airline industry across the breadth of pre-litigation and litigation matters. The ’invaluable’ Claire Mulligan helms the group and is experienced in handling deaths overseas, catastrophic injuries, and large loss cases of high-value. Justin Collins is a key practitioner who acts for some of the team’s most renowned clients on cases ranging from high-profile inquests to civil claims relating to catastrophic incidents abroad, while Gareth Thomas is equipped to handle matters brought under the Package Travel Regulations. Zoe Hurley is also worthy of mention, as is Kiran Birdi, who harnesses particular expertise in claims resulting from activity holidays and excursions, from sexual assault and fatal accident claims, to those arising as a result of contractual issues.
Testimonials
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‘They have an extensive understanding of travel law and how it is evolving. Representing operators in a number of the key cases going through the courts clearly contributes to this.’
‘Claire Mulligan and Gareth Thomas always provide valuable advice and assistance. Both extremely knowledgeable and accessible, despite clearly being very busy.'
Key clients
- Tui Uk Limited
- Abta
Work highlights
- Advising the claimant following the death of two customers in August 2018, a husband and wife, in mysterious circumstances.
- Advising TUI UK Ltd on multiple sickness claims involving several medical experts.