Manissier Avocat is a reputable law firm with a strong expertise in the areas of tourism and transport law. Its founder, Maître Julie MANISSIER, has a solid track record of providing reliable counsel and effective litigation support to professionals in the tourism and transport sectors, including those in travel, leisure, hotel, and related industries.
In addition, MANISSIER AVOCAT law firm offers legal counsel and direct representation to individuals seeking compensation for personal injuries in travel and transportation-related accidents.
Tourism law in a nutshell:
Tourism law encompasses all the contractual and liability rules governing relations between tourism professionals (hotels, campsite managers, travel agencies, tour operators, etc.) and their customers.
Transport law in a nutshell:
Transport law encompasses all the rules that apply to carriers (airlines, road hauliers, coach operators, railway companies, shipping companies), customers and users of these means of transport, as well as intermediaries (freight forwarders, tour operators and ticket resellers).
LEGAL ADVICE
I can help you secure the development of your activities in the tourism and transport industries by providing the following services:
- drafting and negotiation of contracts,
- drafting of legal documents relating to the tourism sector,
- drafting of general terms and conditions of contracts,
- written consultations on specific points of the Tourism Code,
- review of contractual packages (general terms and conditions, advertising brochures and all contractual documents made available to the public).
PARTICIPATION IN APPRAISAL OPERATIONS / JUDICIAL EXPERT PROCEEDINGS
I will assist you in expert proceedings in which you may be called upon to participate, whether amicably or judicially (selection of technical advisors, communication of relevant documents, drafting of statements / observations to the judicial expert, analysis of opposing statements, pre-report(s), attendance at expert meetings, etc.).
LITIGATION SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
I provide legal advice and assistance in amicable dispute resolution procedures (conciliation, mediation) in which you may be involved during the development of your activities in the tourism and transport sectors.
I can also help you negotiate settlement agreements.
In the event that an amicable resolution is not achievable, I provide comprehensive representation and defence in all litigation matters arising from your business activities in the tourism or transport sectors. This includes any legal disputes with customers, former customers, partners, or competitors.
I appear before all French courts in the following areas of law:
- contracts,
- consumer disputes (cancellations of flights/cruises/tour packages/leisure activities/bookings, complaints about the quality of tourist/travel/transportation services, etc.).
Additionally, I handle cases pertaining to professional liability as well as personal injury.
SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE TOURISM AND TRANSPORT INDUSTRIES WHO HAVE SUFFERED PERSONAL INJURY
I also provide legal support to clients in the tourism and transport industries who have suffered personal injury arising out of accidents. I assist them in their pursuit of compensation at every stage of the legal proceedings.
This includes:
- pre-litigation proceedings, such as questioning insurers, liaising with experts and medical advisors, and drafting formal notices;
- out-of-court settlements (organization of out-of-court expert appraisals, settlement negotiations, conciliation, mediation);
- amicable and judicial expert proceedings;
- support and management of litigation before the courts;
- monitoring the recovery of compensation obtained.
Regardless of the nature of the case, I provide my clients with attentive legal counsel, tailored legal advice, highly technical legal services, and regular, transparent monitoring of their case.
In contentious cases, I provide my clients with a combative, competent, and effective defense before all the French courts.
I am fluent in both French and English.
For the most complex cases, I collaborate with a network of skilled professionals who are experts in their respective fields (commissioners o justice formerly bailiffs, medical advisors, technical consultants, translators, crisis communication professionals, etc.).
FAQ
In the event that you find yourself in a dispute with a travel agency or tourism service provider, it is strongly recommended that you consult a tourism lawyer, who will be able to provide you with all the legal advice and support you need.
Should your dispute involve a claim for compensation arising out of an injury sustained from a fall or other accident, I stand ready to assist you.
I provide the same level of client service to individuals and companies who consult me in my capacity as a tourism lawyer.
I am available to consult by telephone or videoconference, during which I invite the client to describe his or her case, the difficulties being faced, and the client's needs. I then assess the most beneficial course of action to be taken.
During this initial consultation, I listen attentively and proactively to the customer, carefully assessing their needs to determine the most appropriate service.
The initial 15-minute consultation is free of charge.
If it becomes apparent during this initial meeting that a detailed legal opinion or complex legal research is required, I will inform the client and provide an estimate of the applicable fees.
If the client accepts the estimate, I then deliver the legal opinion in the agreed-upon format and timeframe.
If a case is opened with my firm at the end of this meeting, a fee agreement will be signed with the client.
Tourism law is a constantly evolving field, which has become considerably more complex over time, particularly under the influence of European legal sources such as:
This field of law has also become considerably richer and more complex with the accumulation of national legislation and regulations and abundant case law (law resulting from court rulings).
Law firms specialising in tourism law also deal with a number of other related areas, such as consumer law (contracts concluded between tourism professionals and private individuals/non-professionals), business law, transport law (air, rail, road, maritime), civil law, insurance law, etc.
They are also likely to address environmental law issues, since the tourism industry is required to protect the natural environment and observe the rules that protect it.
In the same way that choosing a lawyer specialising in family law is the best choice to help you conclude your PACS (civil partnership agreement) or manage your divorce successfully, seeking out a lawyer experienced in tourism law is strongly recommended when dealing with issues specific to the tourism sector (tourist rental contracts, flight delays or cancellations, shortened tour packages, bodily injury suffered during a tour, etc.).
For professionals, calling on the services of a lawyer focusing on tourism law gives the benefit of the highly technical advice of an expert in this field, to secure their relations with their partners and clients, and to ensure a quality defence in the event of a dispute.
If you are an individual who has suffered damages, a lawyer specialising in tourism law can help you obtain the best possible compensation within the least possible delay.
