Lee Hills

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 have been pleased with progress in my long and drawn out case due to the intransient position of the other side. We now have the prospect of a possible conclusion to this sad saga thanks to MWB and associates.”

Anonymous – November 2022

“Institute of Travel & Tourism (ITT) is proud to number Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP as a longstanding corporate member of the institute, having worked on a number of initiatives down the years with one of their Partners, Lee Hills.

ITT would thoroughly recommend Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP for their very high level of professionalism and expertise across all areas of the Travel & Tourism sector and more, with which we have collaborated with them on.”

Paul Evans F.Inst.TT Membership Director Institute of Travel & Tourism – April 2022

“Lee Hills is a brilliant, commercially minded litigator. He is justly popular amongst a range of insurer and tour operator clients for the clarity of his advice and his strong tactical judgement.”

Legal 500 testimonial – September 2021