The team at Fox Williams LLP has a strong reputation for its ‘super expertise’ in commercial and regulatory travel law, particularly in handling high-profile, complex disputes for well-known travel companies, a standout example being its recent High Court win for On the Beach in its dispute against RyanAir. In addition to the team’s litigious work, it advises on a plethora of regulatory issues relating to travel, including assisting international clients with complex compliance matters. ’Outstanding lawyer’ Rhys Griffiths is at the team’s helm and has significant experience acting in disputes, advising on regulatory issues, and assisting clients with product launches and in entering foreign markets. Lucy England has particular expertise in travel and technology-related work, as well as aviation, including in the niche area of unmanned aviation and space, while Farina Azam's experience includes advising on commercial and technology contracts in the travel sector; both England and Azam are noted for their ‘extensive knowledge in this space’. Phyllis Acheampong is equipped to assist clients from domestically-based businesses to multinational online travel agents.
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Testimonials
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'Super expertise, hard to find elsewhere on the UK market.'
‘Lucy England is extremely knowledgeable, both legally and commercially. She has the ability to easily distil legal challenges into sound legal advice in all of the various geographies and variations of tourism. She produces reports that can be easily read and understood; she delivers on time and to a very high standard.'
‘Experts in their field and the go-to team when we need specific travel law advice. They know their stuff inside out and are able to give practical, commercially-focused advice and not just regurgitate the law.’
‘Farina Azam is excellent. She is pragmatic, personable and understands the challenges faced by a fast-paced private equity business.’
‘I have had a great experience with Farina Azam who is able to tie off non-legal needs with the same level of confident expertise as core legal duties.'
‘Rhys Griffiths and Lucy England are both very practical, responsive, receptive, and commercial. They're more like an extension of our in-house legal team than external advisors.’
‘Fox Williams are a travel industry specialist and have acted jointly with us and for some of our substantial travel industry client portfolios. They are the pre-eminent firm when it comes to the travel regulatory framework with excellent knowledge of the UK travel regulations.’
‘Rhys Griffiths is the UK's outstanding lawyer in relation to the travel regulatory framework. We also deal with Farina Azam and Lucy England, who both have extensive knowledge in this space. Phyllis Acheampong is also personable and technically proficient.’
Key clients
- Booking.com
- On The Beach
- Loveholidays.com
- Lastminute.com
- Virgin Voyages
- Belmond
- Secret Escapes
- Flight Centre
- Intrepid
- Parkdean Resorts
Work highlights
Acted for On the Beach successfully in a High Court case against Ryanair which created new law.
Acting for various international travel companies in creating EU hubs for the sale of holidays throughout the EU, taking advantage of regulatory passporting rights to sell across the EU market.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Farina Azam
Lucy England
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Phyllis Acheampong
Practice head
Rhys Griffiths
Other key lawyers
Lucy England; Farina Azam; Phyllis Acheampong; Jessica Howard