Lee Hills is a Partner in both our Dispute Resolution and Travel teams having joined the firm in 2008. Lee qualified in 1992 and prior to his time with Mayo Wynne Baxter, Lee was a partner at another large regional law firm and was a part of its Litigation team, he also headed up its Liability Insurance Department and Travel and Aviation Team.

As well as having extensive litigation, commercial and regulatory experience of the travel and tour operating sector, where he is recognised as a ‘Leader in the Field’ by Chambers UK whilst maintaining a host of key clients including tour operators, travel agents, DMC’s, suppliers and travel industry trade associations, Lee is also recognised for his wider litigation experience including the defendant insurance markets where he is accredited in the UK directory, Legal 500. Maintaining a balanced and extensive portfolio of commercial and private clients, Lee regularly advises on regulatory issues, commercial and contractual disputes, particularly those with an international flavour and involving overseas jurisdictions liaising with his network of overseas lawyers when necessary. Lee is an accredited Mediator in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and a member of numerous trade and industry associations including being a Fellow of The Institute of Travel and Tourism and a committee member of The Travel and Tourism Lawyers Association. Lee is a regular speaker at trade and industry conferences and events and provides bespoke training for clients.

Chambers 2024 – Ranked Lawyer:

Travel: Regulatory & Commercial – UK-wide
Band 3

Lee Hills of Mayo Wynne Baxter defends travel agencies and tour operators against various personal injury claims, with a focus on road traffic accidents, gastric illness cases and injuries sustained on hotel premises. He is also adept at advising on a variety of regulatory and commercial issues.

Travel: International Personal Injury (Defendant) – UK-wide
Band 3

Lee Hills of Mayo Wynne Baxter defends travel agencies and tour operators against various personal injury claims, with a focus on road traffic accidents, gastric illness cases and injuries sustained on hotel premises. He is also adept at advising on a variety of regulatory and commercial issues.

I qualified as a solicitor in 2001 and worked for Allen Ticehurst for 10 years before the merger with Mayo Wynne Baxter in 2012. My main areas of expertise are property litigation and employment law.

In terms of property litigation, I regularly deal with disputes regarding rights of way, boundary/neighbour disputes and claims for adverse possession, plus residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes ranging from possession proceedings, service charge disputes and dilapidation claims. My expertise in these areas has been recognised by the independent legal guide known as the Legal 500 in which I am described as “highly experienced in contentious rural property work and commercial landlord and tenant matters”

On the employment side, I advise on everything from contracts and settlement agreements to unfair dismissals, redundancies and discrimination cases and am a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

I also deal with contentious probate, company and partnership disputes and breach of contract claims.

Disputes can be distressing for those involved and the issues at stake are often of considerable importance. I find it very satisfying to be able to assist clients in achieving the best possible outcome for their particular case and to be able to support them through what is often a challenging process.

Outside of work I enjoy long country walks with my family, gardening and visiting National Trust sites.