Hudgell Solicitors’ travel litigation team is recognised for its expertise in complex claims involving serious injuries sustained abroad, ranging from road traffic accidents to incidents at holiday resorts. Paul McClorry heads up the group and is a well-established practitioner in international cross-border law and is frequently involved in group action litigation. Senior associate Tracy Stansfield is described as a ‘standout’ practitioner and is a key contact for clients who have sustained serious injuries as a result of falls.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are a fantastic team of lawyers with strength across all areas of cross-border personal injury work.’
- ‘They are a boutique practice in travel law matters, operating across both claimant and defendant work, with a justified reputation for calm competence, diligence and efficiency in the services provided to both corporate and individual clients.’
- ‘They are a strong and engaged team with a healthy workload for both claimants and defendants in this area.’
- ‘They have a developing travel practice that covers regular areas of dispute such as package travel claims, as well as higher-value cases with a cross-border dimension. For a mid-sized firm, they punch above their weight and have also acted for foreign insurer clients as well as injured claimants.’
- ‘Paul McClorry is a standout lawyer with a calm and self-possessed approach to the most difficult cases.’
- ‘Paul McClorry was exceptional. He was always approachable, contactable, and professional, with a deep understanding of my situation. I am very grateful to have had him as my solicitor and would highly recommend his services.’
Key clients
- Kittlety
Work highlights
Represented the family of a man who died in a ski accident in France in a £1.5m dependency claim against the English insurer of another skier, with a settlement reached in June 2024.
Advised an 82-year-old client pursuing a claim under the Package Travel Regulations after sustaining a spinal cord injury in a hotel shower in Turkey.
Advised a pedestrian injured in a road traffic accident in Greece involving a minor on a motorbike.
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Practice head
Paul McClorry
Other key lawyers
Tracy Stansfield; Anne Thomson; Marc Dando