Event details ABTA’s annual Travel Law Seminar is the leading event for legal, compliance and regulatory professionals working in the travel industry.Attend to hear from experts in travel law, including ABTA, law firms and barristers, regulators and industry representatives as they examine the current legal considerations for travel businesses and look ahead to future developments.Moderated by Simon Bunce, Director of Legal Affairs at ABTA, and featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions and practical insight from legal and industry experts, this event provides essential insight into the legal and regulatory issues affecting the travel industry. Over two days, hear expert analysis of the updated Package Travel Regulations and their practical implications for travel businesses, alongside the latest developments in ATOL reform, employment law, consumer protection and AI regulation.Hear an update on travel claims and litigation, including court processes and enforcement of judgments, and don't miss the annual case law update.During the two days you will also have the opportunity to meet with speakers, fellow attendees and experts during the breaks and networking drinks reception.Use this two-day event to contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development. Speakers Moderator: Simon Bunce, Director of Legal Affairs, ABTA Simon is a solicitor and ABTA’s Director of Legal Affairs and Company Secretary having joined ABTA as a Legal Adviser in 1996. Simon’s team is responsible for the provision of legal and regulatory guidance to Members; the advice and alternative dispute resolution services to customers of ABTA Members; and for the operation and enforcement of ABTA’s Code of Conduct. Simon the European Travel Agent and Tour Operator Association and is co-author, with Professor David Grant and Stephen Mason, of Holiday Law - The Law Relating to Travel and Tourism 6th Ed. Previous speakers included:Kate Abrahams, Head of Intelligence, WeightmansFarina Azam, Partner, Fox WilliamsSarah Barnes, Partner, PI, Travel and Regulatory, Hill DickinsonMike Brown, National Head of Fraud, WeightmansKrystene Bousfield, Partner, TravlawAlex Carington, Barrister, 12 KBWKate Collocott, Director, Data Driven LegalJustin Collins, Partner, KennedysSusan Deer, Director of Industry Relations, ABTAShannen de la Motte, Legal Counsel, HX ExpeditionsJason Freeman, Director, Consumer Law, Competition & Markets AuthorityRhys Griffiths, Partner, Fox WilliamsWilla Huang, Head of Core Consumer Rights, Department for Business & TradeJoanna Kolatsis, Director, Themis AdvisoryPaula Macfarlane, Senior Solicitor, ABTAMark Smith, Founder & CEO, Purdy SmithDominique Smith, Barrister, DEKA ChambersDaniel Saxby, Barrister, 3 Hare CourtJohn Snyder, General Counsel, Carnival UKJessica Stonehouse, Senior Legal Counsel, On the BeachRebecca Thornley-Gibson, Partner, DMH StallardMatthew Vaggers, Legal Director, DnataKirsteen Vickerstaff, General Counsel and Company Secretary, On the BeachClaire Mulligan, Partner, DWFAlex Padfield, Director, HextallsSarah Prager KC, Barrister, DEKA Chambers Sponsors Event partner Benefits Benefits of attendingReceive trusted advice and guidance from industry leaders and legal experts Gain practical insight into current regulatory and compliance issues Understand how businesses are adapting to the updated Package Travel Regulations Network with colleagues and gain valuable insight into how peers are responding to current legal and regulatory challenges Stay up to date and gain insight into future legal and regulatory issues impacting the travel industry. The event is designed for professionals with legal, regulatory, governance, risk and compliance responsibilities across travel businesses of all sizes, as well as advisers supporting the sector.Legal counsel and in-house legal teams Compliance, risk and governance professionals Managing directors and senior leaders Commercial, operations and finance teams Travel law specialists and legal advisers Law firms Those who have legal, governance or regulatory responsibilities as part of their role. As usual, a very well organised event by the ABTA team, with the right balance of topics. For me, it’s the one event I would not miss. Rich Simpson, Co-op Travel Always invaluable to catch up on changes within the travel industry and to gauge which issues to be focusing on. Great to see lots of interesting contacts, too. John Snyder, Carnival UK Really enjoyed Day 1 - lots of really useful and interesting content and speakers and good networking opportunities too. It felt like everything had been thought of and the timings were very slick. Food at the venue was really good too. My first ABTA event and I was really impressed! Looking forward to attending future events. Eve Templeton, Scott Dunn Prices ABTA members & Partners Early bird rates: Two-day rate - £499One day rate - £369Standard rates: Two-day rate - £539One day rate - £419 Early bird rates will expire on 12 March. This includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all delegate materials, presentations and an attendee certificate.Make payment by credit or debit card.View our booking terms and conditions here. *To qualify for the ABTA Member/Partner discount you must have a current ABTA Member/Partner number or your application must be in progress when the event takes place. Register now Non-member Early bird rates: Two-day rate - £729One day rate - £509Standard rates: Two-day rate - £779One day rate - £559Early bird rates will expire on 12 March. This includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, all delegate materials, presentations and an attendee certificate.Make payment by credit or debit card.View our booking terms and conditions here. Register now Discounts Book three places and get 50% off the third place.(This discount will be automatically applied when you book online.)If you are looking to book for a larger group please contact events@abta.co.uk for a bespoke discount. Register now
As usual, a very well organised event by the ABTA team, with the right balance of topics. For me, it’s the one event I would not miss. Rich Simpson, Co-op Travel
Always invaluable to catch up on changes within the travel industry and to gauge which issues to be focusing on. Great to see lots of interesting contacts, too. John Snyder, Carnival UK
Really enjoyed Day 1 - lots of really useful and interesting content and speakers and good networking opportunities too. It felt like everything had been thought of and the timings were very slick. Food at the venue was really good too. My first ABTA event and I was really impressed! Looking forward to attending future events. Eve Templeton, Scott Dunn
