Travel: Regulatory & Commercial
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Email address
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(020) 7822 1500About
Provided by DMH Stallard LLP
Our expertise in the travel and aviation sectors stems from our work with tour operators, travel agents, destination management companies and suppliers, booking system providers and industry bodies / associations, advising on a broad range of matters.
Members of the team have also worked with airlines and aviation companies on sector specific commercial arrangements including ATOL related flight sales, charters, and agency arrangements.
We are an ABTA Travel Industry Partner, and acknowledged travel sector experts within the team have spoken at many ABTA-sponsored events and contributed to industry publications such as Travel Law Today and Travel Weekly.
Our services cover all aspects of law relating to businesses involved in travel, leisure and aviation. Sales of consumer travel arrangements require compliance with the Consumer Rights Act, Package Travel Regulations and ATOL Regulations. We also provide guidance on advertising and compliance with the CAP Code and marketing laws. We understand issues relevant to trade associations and their members, ensuring that our advice in respect of trading arrangements are in line with the law and industry standards.
We are affiliated with a network of international lawyers who can assist with advising on matters overseas. If it becomes necessary to obtain local advice on a particular issue, we can arrange the advice and support you need along the way.
Chambers Review
DMH Stallard advises on a broad range of regulatory and commercial matters within the travel space. The firm's client base includes a range of tour operators, suppliers and travel agents. It handles matters such as package travel arrangements, agency agreements and booking conditions, as well as employment and corporate issues.
Work Highlights
- DMH Stallard acted for Airborne Representation, a specialist provider of services to airlines, on matters concerning business operations at various UK airports, contract negotiations and data protection advice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides very practical, business-oriented advice."
"Nothing is too much trouble and there is always someone who is an expert at the particular issue."
"They provide a commercial approach that balances risk."
"The team provides very practical, business-oriented advice."
"Nothing is too much trouble and there is always someone who is an expert at the particular issue."
"They provide a commercial approach that balances risk."
Notable Practitioners
Debbie Venn leads the DMH Stallard travel offering. She handles a range of regulatory and commercial mandates for travel clients. She regularly provides advice on package travel regulations, commercial contracts and data protection issues.
"Debbie is very responsive and adapts the advice depending on the needs of the client."
"Debbie provides excellent service."