Travel: International Personal Injury

Alistair Mackenzie acts in a wide range of claims stemming from accidents abroad. He has recent experience appearing in the Supreme Court in cases involving complex issues of jurisdiction and applicable law.

"He incredibly knowledgeable on a lot of complex issues and very good in conference. In trial he is calm and well prepared. He has an ability to home in on the core issues."

"He is meticulous and really hot on the law but also a really good cross-examiner. He is incredibly clever and very charming, and judges love him."

Charles Dougherty KC has carved out a strong reputation for handling landmark Rome II and private international law cases that turn on jurisdiction and applicable law points. He predominantly acts for defendant tour operators and insurers in complex fatal and catastrophic injury cases.

"He is a highly experienced advocate on cross-border cases."

"He is highly intelligent, pragmatic and commercial."

Howard Palmer KC is especially adept at leading complex, multi-jurisdictional cases that address foreign law and applicable law issues. He is regularly instructed by claimants and defendant tour operators, insurers and hotels in high-profile claims arising from RTAs and other types of accidents abroad resulting in catastrophic injury or fatality. He has experience appearing in overseas courts, including the Supreme Court of Gibraltar.

"He's very careful and meticulous in his preparation and a very good advocate."

Marie Louise Kinsler KC has a formidable standing in the market, having been involved in an array of key cases concerning EU law and Rome II. She receives tremendous praise for her profound understanding of private international law, and is instructed by both claimant and defendant solicitors in complex RTA cases. She has experience appearing before the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

"She is an encylopedia of knowledge."

Lucy Wyles KC is noted for her knowledge of EU legislation and applicable law. She primarily handles catastrophic injury cases concerning RTAs, predominantly for defendants. Impressed solicitors highlight her succinct and focused approach, and praise her ability in court and in joint settlement meetings.

"Lucy has excellent attention to detail and a good manner with clients."

"She is really good in court, a really good advocate."

"Lucy is reliable, clear and technically amazing."

Meghann McTague has considerable experience in illness claims, handling anything from group actions under the Package Travel Regulations to cases concerning passengers taken ill on board aircraft. She has extensive knowledge of the Montreal and Athens Conventions. She also handles RTAs and fatal accidents abroad. She regularly acts on behalf of defendants, including several foreign insurers.

"Her professional progression during the last years is not a question of luck but a recognition of her hard work, involvement and loyalty to clients."

Anna Hughes handles a wide range of claims following overseas accidents. She is mainly instructed by defendants and has considerable experience acting in contributory negligence claims and advising on foreign law and jurisdictional issues.

"Anna is impressive and down to earth."

"She is a really tough negotiator who gives no quarter but is very fair."

Benjamin Browne KC deals with cases arising out of RTAs and serious accidents at transportation hubs. He is well regarded for his international experience, which encompasses applicable law matters and cost recovery pursuits on behalf of foreign insurers. He has significant experience appearing before both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

"He is a brilliant barrister who is able to see all sides of the picture and find a practical solution."

Benjamin Phelps is noted for his extensive travel practice. He often represents foreign insurers and corporations in injury claims and has appeared in the Supreme Court and the High Court.

"He is hard-working and bright."

Henry Morton Jack is routinely instructed in complex international injury claims and has experience acting on behalf of both claimants and defendants. He is well versed in cases involving complex questions of jurisdiction. He is well regarded for his expert knowledge of the Athens and Montreal Conventions.

"He is a hugely talented advocate."

Tom Fairclough has a strong practice handling claims arising from RTAs abroad. He has experience acting for defendant insurers as well as claimants, and is particularly strong handling post-Brexit issues of jurisdiction and retained law.

"Tom has real gravitas and intellectual confidence."