Expert Leisure Travel Lawyers for Tour Operators and Agents

"Vast knowledge and experience in travel cases, and lawyers who speak multiple languages.”
– Chambers UK A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession 2019


Blake Morgan acts for tour operators, travel agents, airlines, intermediaries and destination management companies in all aspects of the leisure travel sector. Our solicitors advise on commercial, corporate and regulatory matters in a complex, highly regulated market.

Our specialist commercial services in the leisure travel sector are backed up by a team of specialist travel litigation lawyers able to resolve disputes and claims from clients, partners and regulators. The leisure travel sector work reflects the high regard in which Blake Morgan is held in the market.

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Main Areas Of Practice


Our team of specialist leisure travel solicitors can assist with all aspect of the business of tour operators and travel agents, whether online, inbound or outbound, including:

Regulatory Drafting and Advice

We advise on compliance with the PTR and LTA Regulations, ATOL, GDPR, digital marketing, and the drafting of commercial contracts with suppliers and business partners, agency agreements, terms of business, distribution and indemnity.

New Start-Ups

We have a wealth of experience in the incorporation and set up of new businesses in the sector, including procurement of trading licences such as ATOL and trade memberships including ABTA. We are experienced in drafting agreements with suppliers, travel agents and business partners.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Our expert travel team have substantial experience in the purchase or sale of leisure travel businesses including due diligence and regulatory compliance.

Overseas Issues

Operating via a network of recognised law firms, our expert lawyers offer travel sector advice in all jurisdictions.

Dispute Resolution

Our tour operator specialists are experienced in managing all types of dispute in the sector. We are able to offer specialist advice and solutions for all sizes of dispute.

Marketing and Distribution

Tour operators hold a wealth of personal data on their customers. We advise on compliance and drafting new documents to comply with GDPR. This includes drafting indemnities for recoveries with multiple sub-processors operating in the sector.

Our Clients


Our solicitors have engaged with the leisure travel sector for over 30 years. We are members of ABTA and the Institute for Travel & Tourism. We are recognised as leaders in this area by Chambers and Legal 500.

"The team is eager to help, very knowledgeable and signpost clients at every step."
- Chambers and Partners, 2025


"We're extremely pleased with Blake Morgan's ability to handle complex cases and they are always quick to respond."
- Chambers and Partners, 2025


Highlights


Involved in campaigning against fraudulent illness claims. Acting for a leading hotel chain in Spain and the Balearics in revising commercial indemnities requiring hotels to refund tour operators for litigation claims and settlements where a fraudulent claim is made.


Acting for a worldwide Sales Agent following insolvency of a cruise line and seeking the recovery of substantial losses from the bond held by ABTA.


Acting in the aftermath of a coach fire in Turkey, including dealing with a liability insurer and seeking early settlement of a volume of claims to avoid reputational damage.


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