Travel: International Personal Injury (Defendant) - UK-wide
What the team is known for
Pierre Thomas Law are a strong team well known for representing foreign insurers in travel claims. The firm is a regular fixture in claims arising out of skiing accidents and RTAs on behalf of defendants but it is also equally adept at representing claimants. The team assists clients from a range of European countries and has particularly strong understanding of the French market.
Strengths
"The team are bilingual and have an in-depth knowledge of personal injury laws and protocols in the UK and Europe."
"They fight their client's corner hard but are also very sensible."
Work highlights
Pierre Thomas Law represented a French insurer in relation to a claim involving two British cyclists and a French motor cyclist who were involved in a collision on a road in the French Alps.
Notable practitioners
Simon Ball of Pierre Thomas Law regularly acts for insurers on personal injury claims, with a particular focus on cases originating in France. He is particularly adept at assisting with the defence of claims involving road traffic accidents.
Maud Lepez is a respected travel personal injury lawyer and head of the claimant practice at Pierre Thomas Law. She regularly advises on fatal incident claims and cases concerning catastrophic brain and spinal injuries sustained abroad, particularly in France. "Maud is an exceptional lawyer who I will certainly be in contact with again if I ever need her. My experience was flawless and she enabled me to have the maximum settlement for my injuries and losses." "She is an extremely experienced and efficient solicitor." "Maud is excellent, extremely dedicated and personable. She knows her stuff and is a real pleasure to work with."
Belinda Normandale is an associate in the international personal injury law team at Pierre Thomas Law. She frequently acts on behalf of insurers in relation to catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims, particularly those arising out of road traffic accidents abroad. "Belinda is knowledgeable and always helpful."