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Travel: Regulatory & Commercial - London (Bar)

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What the Team is Known For

Fountain Court Chambers is a go-to set for travel-related regulatory and commercial work, housing considerable expertise in the handling of claims involving flight delays and cancellations. Members of Fountain Court are regularly called upon to advise on ATOL-related matters and complex regulatory issues arising from industry changes and airline insolvencies. The team is instructed to act on behalf of a wide range of clients, including several major airlines, airports and regulatory bodies. Recent work highlights include the handling of a multimillion-dollar dispute over the fatal crash of an aircraft operated by LaMia.

Alex Taylor is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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The clerks are all really proactive, they're really good at getting back to me. I didn't have to wait long at all for a response, it's all really good.

Travel: Regulatory & Commercial respondent
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Sian Huckett, deputy senior clerk, is fantastic, very responsive and supportive after hours. She did a very good job.

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Notable Practitioners

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Akhil Shah
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Akhil Shah
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Akhil Shah KC stands out in the market due to his expertise and proven track record in key travel cases concerning flight delay claims and passenger rights. Many of these cases have set new legal precedents. In addition, he advises on new market entries and questions arising from the Denied Boarding Regulations. He acts for airlines, tour operators and regulatory bodies.

He's very meticulous in his approach. He's very on top of the detail and uses that to great effect in cross-examination; it's a sight to behold.

Akhil is very strong in the space.

He is a superstar.

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Bankim Thanki
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Bankim Thanki
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Bankim Thanki KC is a leading aviation silk who regularly receives instructions from airlines, contractors and regulators. He handles commercial disputes over airport development and operation, and offers regulatory assistance with regard to liabilities in the context of tour operator bankruptcy.

He is a complete standout counsel - he has huge amounts of experience, first-class judgement, and he is good with clients and in a team.

Bankim is one of the biggest names at the Bar. He has an incredibly good manner with clients, is unflappable under pressure and nothing takes him by surprise.

He is phenomenal, one of the most complete barristers. Phenomenally clever, really gives careful advice and is also really down to earth with clients. He has a beautiful, measured style of advocacy.

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Rosalind Phelps
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Rosalind Phelps KC has a broad range of expertise in travel law and is regularly instructed in cases concerning ATOL licensing applications, travel litigation and disputes involving airlines. She acts for both airline companies and regulatory authorities.

She's a good pair of hands, she gets the issues, gives good tips and pitches in. She was flexible with the needs of the panel and the timing.

She is really good on commercial matters.

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Akhil Shah KC
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Akhil Shah KC
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Bankim Thanki KC
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Bankim Thanki KC
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Rosalind Phelps KC
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