Travel: International Personal Injury (Defendant)

DWF is well known for its advice to major insurers in personal injury cases. The firm acts for defendants in catastrophic injury and fatal injury claims with a focus on those arising out of road traffic accidents. It is especially well versed in advising foreign insurers and acting on cross-border matters due to key partners' strong linguistic abilities and capacity to advise on questions of jurisdiction and applicable law.

"DWF has a very good team of personal injury defence lawyers."

"The team is bright and well organised."

Michael Gwilliam maintains an excellent reputation in the market for his international personal injury practice. He has enviable experience acting for tour operators, airlines and insurance companies on fatal and catastrophic injury cases. "Michael is excellent - an industry leading solicitor." "He has a beautiful manner, he absolutely knows his way round the law and is a complete pleasure to deal with."

Sara-Jane Eaton offers particular expertise in personal injury cases involving issues of liability, jurisdiction and applicable law. She is frequently instructed to act for a range of foreign insurers, particularly as she is fluent in French and German. "Sara-Jane is one of the most experienced travel lawyers around." "Sara-Jane knows everyone. She's a pleasure to work with and knows which cases to push and which ones not to."