Travel: International Personal Injury

Sarah Crowther KC receives extensive praise from market commentators for displaying excellent client skills alongside expertise in technical points of law. She regularly undertakes complex cross-border claims that hinge on issues of jurisdiction, MIB responsibility and package travel regulations. She has established an impressive profile in fatality and catastrophic injury cases, representing both claimants and defendants.

"It's so reassuring to have Sarah on our team. You can rely on her advice and she is completely thorough."

"She is formidable both on paper and in court."

"She puts clients at ease and provides a lot of support."

Daniel Clarke handles a broad range of international personal injury claims and has expertise in package travel and the Athens and Montreal Conventions. He represents seriously and catastrophically injured claimants in direct actions against foreign insurers, airlines and tour operators. He also regularly acts for defendants and is experienced in the handling of cases involving foreign law.

"Daniel is very good with clients and very patient."

"Daniel Clarke is a fount of knowledge in the private international law arena and is a pleasure to work with."

Eliot Woolf KC is widely regarded as a top choice for gastric illness claims, in which he primarily represents claimants. He has a robust track record of leading large-scale group actions against tour operators, travel agents and hotels. A number of his cases involve complex jurisdictional points. He is also well regarded for his handling of claims stemming from RTAs and work-related accidents abroad.

"He is an elegant orator and puts clients at ease. He is completely reassuring."

"Eliot is very impressive. His drafting skills are excellent."

Gerard McDermott KC is visible in complex, high-value cross-border claims relating to RTAs and outdoor pursuits, often dealing with claims concerning catastrophic brain and spinal injury. He is highlighted for his understanding of Rome II, and advises on quantum and applicable law issues both in Europe and further afield.

"He has so much experience under his belt and doesn't shy away from big numbers. He has the confidence and gravitas to take big cases forward and is wonderful to deal with."

Ian Denham is an experienced barrister with noted expertise in cross-border personal injury claims. He is particularly well regarded for his representation of major tour operators in holiday gastric illness cases. He is also adept at handling matters involving a jurisdictional dispute.

"He is one of the safest pairs of hands."

"Ian is always ahead of the latest issues and ready to deploy them in legal argument."

"Ian is very good with clients, easy to work with and very approachable."

Aliyah Akram is a talented personal injury barrister with recognised expertise in complex cross-border litigation and package travel claims. She has experience acting for both claimants and defendants in claims arising from serious RTAs, maritime accidents and cosmetic tourism claims. She is routinely instructed in cases involving complex jurisdiction issues.

"Aliyah is robust and tenacious, with a strong understanding approach of the law which she couples with a pragmatic approach to strategy."

"Aliyah is an approachable and accomplished barrister."

"She is great to work with and is sympathetic and clear with lay clients."

Carin Hunt is a highly regarded junior noted for her expertise in claimant-side international personal injury claims. This includes package travel claims and international medical negligence claims.

"Carin is a brilliant junior and forms good relationships with clients."

"Her attention to detail is first class, and clients always feel in very safe hands."