The travel law team at Hugh James is described as ‘well-regarded’ and has earned a strong reputation in the field. It is led by Katherine Allen, who specialises in high-value claims involving brain and spinal injuries. Her practice spans a broad range of international matters, including package holiday disputes, overseas road traffic accidents and aviation-related claims. Senior associate Rebecca Gilmore has a particular focus on cases connected to France and frequently advises on complex cross-border litigation.
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- ‘Katherine Allen is very highly regarded in the travel law sector. Her client care skills are second to none, and she combines impressive technical knowledge with highly conscientious case preparation.’
- ‘Rebecca Gilmore is a highly experienced and commercially minded litigator. She is a skilled negotiator with opponents and possesses a keen legal instinct.’
- ‘Katherine Allen provides brilliant, enthusiastic, and committed leadership. She has vast experience in all travel law matters and invariably identifies the right legal solution for her clients.’
- ‘Katherine Allen acts with compassion and diligence for her claimant clients. She is well known not only in the UK, but also across Europe due to her leading role in the Pan-European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL).’
- ‘Rebecca Gilmore is a dedicated and driven litigator, with great attention to detail, who consistently goes the extra mile for her clients.’
- ‘They are a small but very well-regarded team, known for dealing with cases involving complex and technical questions.’
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