Travel: Regulatory & Commercial
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 1
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Provided by Fox Williams LLP
The travel industry is highly regulated, with a body of travel-specific regulation and, in some markets, a requirement to register or to obtain a licence to do business. Travel companies also need to be concerned about other areas of regulation, including laws relating to data protection, advertising and marketing and financial services.
The volume of regulation can seem overwhelming and we understand the importance of providing commercial and practical advice. Our clients are not in the business of regulatory compliance, they are in the business of selling travel services. It is our role to help guide you through the regulations in a way which is sensible, user-friendly and pragmatic.
We help our clients to grow, by launching new travel products and by entering new markets. We also help our clients to acquire or sell businesses, as well as resolving regulatory and commercial disputes which may arise.
Chambers Review
Fox Williams has a highly regarded regulatory and commercial travel law practice with significant expertise advising clients such as travel retailers and online travel agents. The team handles both contentious and non-contentious matters, including commercial contract negotiations and related disputes. It also advises on a range of regulatory and compliance issues, with particular know-how in relation to package holidays.
Work Highlights
- Fox Williams advised the corporate travel division of Travel Leaders Group on a commercial joint venture with a Norwegian company that specialises in corporate travel in the marine and offshore renewable energy market.
Strengths
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"The team has practical knowledge about the travel industry that allows it to provide real-time advice, along with an ability to coordinate across multiple jurisdictions."
"The lawyers at Fox Williams are personable, knowledgeable and pragmatic."
"They are experts in travel law and are able to handle and advise upon every aspect of travel-related legal issues."
"They have an exceptional level of experience and professionalism. Their breadth of knowledge is very strong in all areas."
"The team's expertise and knowledge of the travel industry and law relating to travel is unrivalled. Their advice is always delivered in a clear and pragmatic way."
"The team has practical knowledge about the travel industry that allows it to provide real-time advice, along with an ability to coordinate across multiple jurisdictions."
"The lawyers at Fox Williams are personable, knowledgeable and pragmatic."
"They are experts in travel law and are able to handle and advise upon every aspect of travel-related legal issues."
"They have an exceptional level of experience and professionalism. Their breadth of knowledge is very strong in all areas."
"The team's expertise and knowledge of the travel industry and law relating to travel is unrivalled. Their advice is always delivered in a clear and pragmatic way."
Notable Practitioners
Farina Azam provides advice to travel clients on a range of issues including commercial contracts, corporate transactions and the Package Travel Directive regulations.
"Farina is a real expert in travel law and she's really personable in the way she delivers advice."
"Farina's specialist knowledge within travel is exceptional."
Rhys Griffiths is head of the travel group at Fox Williams. He is noted for his considerable experience assisting market-leading travel clients with contentious and non-contentious regulatory and commercial matters. He frequently represents major airlines and travel agencies.
"Rhys is very pragmatic, very user-friendly, and finds good solutions for the business to achieve its goals."
"His advice is clear, concise and practical and always tailored to the needs of the business."
"Rhys is a great lawyer, he is very technical and very thorough."
"Rhys is the industry expert in travel - he is exceptional."