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Recent entries include the following:-
Chambers UK A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession
2010 *
“Clients praise this well-managed seven lawyer travel team for its strong personal injury defence practice and advice on employment, regulatory, IP and other commercial issues. It recently acted for Cosmos in an indemnity claim and was involved in Rafferty v Travel2 Ltd, an appeal concerning the legislative conflict regarding liability for lost and delayed baggage.”
“Ian Hopkinson is highlighted as an “extremely helpful, direct and pragmatic tactician””
“The “incredibly supportive, flexible and bright” Claire Ingleby is recognised for her knowledge of niche regulatory and ATOL issues.”
“Robin Adams enters this year’s rankings as “a highly technical and intelligent practitioner” admired for his international recovery and personal injury defence expertise.”
Chambers UK A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession
2009 *
“This niche practice has a significant presence in the travel world, where it is the choice of a number of high-profile tour operators. The team assists with recoveries from overseas suppliers, and advises a raft of long-standing clients on litigation, regulatory, data protection and disability discrimination matters. Peers respect the group for “fighting its clients’ corner extremely effectively”, and also praise its meticulous approach.”
“Long standing industry player Ian Hopkinson (Band 1) impresses sources with his “vigorous style, fantastic leadership and inside-out knowledge of the regulations.” Clients praise his accessibility: “He is always at the end of the phone to provide accurate and concise advice for us.””
“Claire Ingleby has a notable reputation as a skilled drafter of commercial agreements and transactions, and is regarded as “a really safe pair of hands.””
Chambers UK A Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession
2008 *
“This boutique operation has a strong presence in commercial issues and recovery claims. It’s talented litigation team won an impressive victory for Cosmosair when it proved that an accident was caused by a latent defect rather than the negligence of the supplier. Since 2003 the firm has won claims totaling £1.5 million in 15 countries including Mexico, Thailand and the Maldives. Following a serious coach crash in the Algarve, it succeeded in recouping £490,000 from the insurers of the coach operators. It is also a solid choice for advice on employment matters ranging from setting up contracts all the way though to defending clients in tribunals.”
“Few can match Ian Hopkinson’s level of expertise in public and employer’s liability claims, according to industry experts. His well-conducted defence has proven robust in both class action illness claims and catastrophic swimming pool cases.”
“Claire Ingleby has a detailed knowledge of contract claims and booking terms and conditions.”
“The firm has close affiliations with a raft of trade regulatory bodies including ABTA, PAS, ABTOF and AGTA. It also represents major insurers including Lloyd’s underwriters.”
Chambers UK A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession
2007 *
"Popular among clients for its ability to "understand how our business works" and for possessing a sincere drive to "ensure that we work to the best of our capability.""
"The team is building a strong reputation for successful cost-recovery actions on behalf of their numerous travel insurance clients against negligent holiday companies."
"A "well rounded individual who really thinks things through", Claire Ingleby is the main point of contact for non-contentious work."
""Knowledgeable and highly rated" Ian Hopkinson is a travel law professional who is prized by clients for his "willingness in ensuring that we acheive the best possible results.""
Chambers UK A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession
2006 *
“A team with a long reputation as "a good tour-operator firm." The group acts for tour operators, travel agents and insurers on PI, class action and cross-border defence work.”
“Clients benefit from the "sharp litigation skills" of Ian Hopkinson.”
“The group is renowned for its commercial skills in the handling of contracts, transactions and regulatory issues for a range of clients across the industry.”
Chambers UK A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession
2005*
“This firm has captured a niche in the travel sector and is seen as “an important part of the landscape”. Offering commercial and litigation services, lawyers here are experienced in acting for industry and insurer clients both at home and abroad.”
“'Great Client man' Ian Hopkinson won plaudits for his specialist litigation experience in personal injury, public liability and employers’ liability matters.”
“Clients include tour and travel operators, insurance companies and hotels.”
The Legal 500 UK Edition 2005†
“A specialist travel litigation group at MB Law defends accident, injury and insurance recovery claims, delivering 'excellent results'. Led by Ian Hopkinson, the team recently acted for a major tour operator in a precedent-setting case relating to regulatory interpretation. On the non-contentious side, the firm provides employment advice and handles commercial matters for a number of holiday companies.”
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