Mark Lee

Partner

Mark Lee

Partner

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Mark heads Penningtons Manches Cooper’s travel law team and is listed as a ‘leading individual’ in travel law by Chambers UK and the Legal 500. He is noted as ‘a mover and a shaker’ in the market, who is ‘particularly adept in high-value serious injury claims and also knowledgeable and approachable’.

Additionally, he is recognised for being ‘skilled, pragmatic and absolutely the go-to-guy for travel related accident and catastrophic injury claims’.

My priority is to guide clients through complex and challenging situations with clarity and care, ensuring they feel supported at every stage of their claim. I believe strong communication and empathy are key to achieving the best possible outcomes.

Mark Lee, Partner

Mark’s team acts as the panel solicitors for various UK travel insurers and Lloyds syndicates, receiving instructions to act on behalf of policyholders for claims arising from accidents abroad. As a trusted adviser to the travel insurance industry, he also assists with the subrogated recovery of insurer’s outlay and advises on policy wordings and other contentious issues.

In his role as lead partner of the firm’s insurance and reinsurance group, Mark works closely with colleagues in the Paris, Madrid, Piraeus, and Singapore offices on a range of disputes. A fluent Spanish speaker, he has represented Spanish nationals and companies both in Spain and in the UK and is a regular commentator in the travel and legal press. He also delivers in-house legal training to insurers and Lloyds syndicates on travel litigation issues and private international law.

Recent work highlights

High-value award after motorway accident

Acting on behalf of a minor and his family after he sustained catastrophic and life-changing injuries in a road traffic accident on a French motorway. Continued rehabilitation has enabled him to make remarkable progress.

Amputation following holiday excursion

Securing an out of court settlement for a nurse who underwent a traumatic amputation of her arm following a road accident in Cuba while she was on a holiday excursion. The case had been rejected by other solicitors due to poor prospects.

Substantial settlement for English family

Representing an English family involved in an extremely serious road traffic accident and securing judgment and substantial damages against the Portuguese insurers in the English High Court.

Catastrophic injuries in hotel pool incident

Recovering damages in excess of €545,000 at a trial in Spain and then additional damages of approximately €500,000 on appeal for catastrophic injuries caused to a young girl following a near drowning in a hotel swimming pool.

Liability dispute after serious road collision

Obtaining a full liability ruling and multi-million pound damages for a motorcyclist who suffered severe injuries after a collision with a car while holidaying in the Black Forest. The car driver and German police had questioned responsibility for the accident.

Snowboarding accident at training camp

Representing a Scottish teenager in a claim for damages following a significant snowboarding accident in Colorado while he was attending a training camp for aspiring Team GB Winter Olympic athletes.

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What people are saying

Mark Lee is very client focused. He is a great communicator and extremely knowledgeable in a niche and complex area.

Legal 500

Mark Lee is a formidable force within the legal travel sector; my case was in expert hands from the very beginning.

Legal 500

Mark is hugely experienced in travel law – he is a pragmatic problem solver and is willing to take on cases that others might not.

Chambers UK

Clients adore him because he is absolutely on their side and understands where they’re coming from.

Chambers UK

We are so very grateful for all your hard work and dedication. I cannot thank you enough for everything, you truly have changed our life and future.

Accident abroad claims client

Case studies

Austrian ski trip has life-changing consequences

We are acting for an experienced skier who was badly injured while on holiday in Austria. Our client is no longer able to make use of his arms and has had to move to a house that is more suitable for his needs.
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€1.5 million settlement for pedestrian hit by car in Belgium

We achieved an overall settlement figure of approximately €1.5 million plus costs for our client who was hit on a pedestrian crossing in Belgium by a driver who jumped a red light. He was catapulted approximately 30 yards.
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Sizeable payout after French car accident ends work sabbatical

We recovered £750,000 in damages for a client who suffered multiple injuries in a road traffic accident in France. The settlement was particularly significant since the defendant’s French insurers originally offered him EUR 11,000.
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Jeep crash mars Indian tiger trek

Our team was recently instructed by a woman who had been on a package holiday in India with Great Rail Journeys. The trip encompassed flights to and from Mumbai, seven nights onboard the Deccan Odyssey train in a deluxe cabin and various tours, including a tiger-spotting safari.
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Severe injuries after paragliding lesson during Spanish holiday

We are acting on behalf of a claimant injured in a paragliding accident in Spain. The claim – for over €500,000 – is being brought against the instructor and the insurer, alleging negligence and breach of duty of care.
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