The Firm: Renowned for representing IATA, the firm focuses its attention on the implications of insolvencies in the travel industry. Handling a portfolio of hundreds of IATA members, this insolvency specialist advises airlines on their relationships with travel agents and on the safeguards afforded by the IATA trust. It is also called upon to tackle potential fraud investigations and contractual and IP/IT issues throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The lawyers are valued for their “practical way of looking at things directly rather than skirmishing around them.”

The Lawyers: ”An absolute expert in his field,” Trevor Sears has vast experience of insolvencies and recovery work in the travel sector. In one of his more recent instructions he assisted the liquidators of Cruise Control on the disposal of assets, recoveries of monies and associated IP issues.

Clients/Work Highlights: The firm gained Malta Bargains as a new client to advise on holiday disputes, while other clients include Carnival, ABTA and BA Travel Shops.

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