Ross Smith

Head of Department @Fletchers Group

GB

Expertise: Ross has a niche with the developing Brownlie enabled Gateway litigation, as well as historic Direct Right of Action claims, as well as Montreal Convention and Athens Convention matters. He is skilled in handling foreign road traffic accident claims and possesses an in-depth understanding of the relevant EU Regulations, including 44/2001 and 864/2007 (the Rome II Convention).As part of his approach to travel law, Ross continuously develops his litigation strategy, utilising a specific problem-solving skillset to find new and inventive approaches to his client\'s cases.In addition to undertaking all forms of accident claims abroad, as part of his leadership role, Ross enjoys being approached by his colleagues for advice and has established at previous firms Mentoring Schemes.Ross has had many notable cases reported in the media, as well as in legal reports. He is known for taking a \"no nonsense, get results\" approach to travel law, while being approachable and ensuring that he clearly explains the legal process and keeping his clients informed.Chambers and Partners class Ross as a Notable Practitioner and have described him as being \"proactive, assertive and informative\" and excelling in \"bringing direct right of action claims against foreign insurers.\" Sources add that they \"wouldn\'t hesitate to recommend him as he has a very good understanding of claims which have an international element.\"They also say that he is \"increasingly well known for his work on more complex claims including direct actions in the UK against foreign insurers\". Peers appreciate that \"he is practical\" and \"gets to the point\", as well as that he \"has a keen sense of merit on a lot of cases and a realistic view on their prospects\"

Nottingham Law School

Master of Laws (LLM);