Travel: International Personal Injury (Defendant) - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Kennedys demonstrates considerable experience handling international personal injury work for a range of clients, including leading insurers, travel companies and tour operators. The team has strong expertise in fraudulent claims and is noted for its ability to represent clients at inquests. Kennedys acts on a broad range of individual and class actions, including terrorist attack and accident claims, and has experience representing hotels and cruise line operators. Additionally, the firm provides a 24-hour crisis management service.
Strengths
"They are all so helpful and friendly. They provide us with very strong support and guidance and have never let us down."
"The team will always keep you updated and involved. They have a robust but realistic attitude in respect of liability."
"Kennedy's were able to navigate through the complexity of our case and advise in a clear and concise manner."
Notable Practitioners
Claire Mulligan leads the travel practice at Kennedys and is held in high regard for her international personal injury expertise. She assists leading tour operators and insurers with matters such as inquests, as well as claims following fatal and catastrophic incidents abroad. "Claire is responsive, clear, knowledgeable, and very helpful." "Claire is the number one lawyer in the tour ops world. I would not want anyone else representing us."
Justin Collins handles the defence of travel claims for tour operators and travel agents. He is regularly called upon to act on travel sickness matters and cases relating to terrorist attacks. "Justin is very experienced and commercially aware. He is always prepared to assist."
Gareth Thomas acts for clients such as travel companies, insurers and tour operators in a wide range of international personal injury claims. He also has expertise in advising in respect of crisis response. "Gareth is great to work with. He knows the industry well and always gives well-balanced advice."