TRAVEL, CRUISE & LEISURE

Acting for a global cruise operator in respect of civil proceedings and criminal investigation following fatalities involving a lifeboat drill.

Advising a leading European package travel and tour operator in relation to the defence of multiple personal injury claims following an outbreak of norovirus at client’s all-inclusive resort. Negotiating settlements with claimants within six months of the events giving rise to the claims and before the claimants had instructed solicitors.

Advising a global cruise operator on claims involving a passenger who had run up a substantial gaming debt in the ship’s casino, including possible criminal prosecution and related civil proceedings involving the Gaming Act 2005.

Advising a leading EU based package travel and tour operator in relation to their package holiday portfolio, including defending claims for personal injury.

Acting for the salvors who were responsible for removing the fuel oil from a grounded cruise vessel near Isola Del Giglio, Italy. This incident remains one of the largest insured losses in maritime history.

Advising on multiple jurisdictional issues arising out of passenger claims on the grounding of Costa Concordia and on ticketing terms.

Supporting a major cruise operator in the defence of a claim involving a child who sustained life-changing personal injuries following an alleged delayed diagnosis onboard. HFW successfully obtained an anti-suit injunction in the English Admiralty Court to restrain proceedings in the Florida Court.

Advising owners, insurers and salvors on passenger ship casualties worldwide including Royal Pacific, the Europa collision with Inchon Glory, Pride of Al Salam, Ocean Majesty and Al Salam Boccaccio.

Advising a major US based cruise ship owner and operator in relation to amending and drafting cruise and air package contracts for their fleet worldwide, including stress testing their contracts for compliance with EU regulations.

Advising a global cruise line on the set up, establishment and asset structure for a new joint venture company, in a significant cross border transaction.

Advising a global investment group on the negotiation and drafting of a cruise terminal use agreement, joint venture agreement, management agreement and strategic cooperation agreement, for a significant cross border investment project.

Advising a leading cruise line in relation to the development and operation of a potential new cruise port project in the UK, including the ownership structure of the development and the drafting of the memorandum of understanding between the cruise line and the existing port operator setting out the key terms of cooperation.