2026 Seminar – Travel Mock Trial Event
Wed 16 Sep 2026 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
DWF Law, 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3M 3BY
For our third Sanderson Phillips Seminar we are taking a slightly different approach by hosting a Mock Trial for the Travel Industry. We will be bringing to life the risks and opportunities faced by travel brands in a real-world context, and offering a practical, thought-provoking perspective on how evidence can unfold in the witness box.
Headline sponsors ABTOT are kindly supporting us once again, and we are proud to welcome DWF Law as our venue sponsor with the event taking place at 20 Fenchurch Street, London.
We are pleased to welcome back Danny Callaghan, CEO of LATA, who will moderate the event and guide delegates through the day’s proceedings. Throughout the trial, David Atkin, Managing Director of Sanderson Phillips, will provide live commentary and analysis, helping attendees understand the key lessons and best-practice approaches emerging from the case.
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About the event
Rather than discussing health and safety management in theory, we’ll take delegates inside a realistic courtroom setting and bring a travel industry case to life through a professionally delivered Mock Trial.
This immersive experience will demonstrate how incidents can be scrutinised in court, how evidence is tested in the witness box, and how decisions made before an incident can have significant consequences when examined under legal scrutiny.
It will provide valuable insights into:
- How risk and safety management decisions are examined in legal proceedings
- The importance of effective planning, staff training and auditing processes
- The practical realities of defending business decisions in court
- Lessons that can help strengthen your organisation’s risk management framework
We’re proud to introduce DWF Law as our venue partner, ABTOT as out event sponsor and to welcome back Danny Callaghan from LATA who will once again reprise his role as moderator to take delegates through this highly informative day.
We are also pleased to welcome Martin Alderton from Clarity who will take us through the benefits of a prompt, proactive and effective caring response following a tragic/traumatic incident.
Who should attend?
This seminar is targeted at travel professionals involved in risk and operational management, customer experience and/or health and safety management for UK-based tour operators, travel providers, and other travel businesses.
Ticket information
- Clients and Members £195 (exc VAT and a small booking fee) with a valid discount code
- Non-members £225 (exc VAT and small booking fee)
Tickets include refreshments, lunch and a drinks reception.
Members are current, signed-up clients, customers and members of any of the following: Sanderson Phillips, tranquilico, Just, Good Travel, Atkin Jones, ABTOT, DWF Law, TRP or LATA
Members will receive a discount code in communication from us. If you have not received a discount code but qualify for one, please get in touch at marketing@sandersonphillips.co.uk
Mock Trial Schedule (subject to change)
10 am Registration and refreshments
Welcome and introduction from David Atkin (Sanderson Phillips) and Danny Callaghan (LATA) and our sponsors (ABTOT) – Setting the scene and introducing the legal and advocacy teams
Case Overview & Factual Background – Outlining the core dispute, witness summaries, and key evidence and consideration of H&S issues and risks.
Examination in Chief & Cross-Examination – Live demonstration of advocate questioning, focusing on witness credibility, inconsistencies in statements, and handling evidence. Reflecting on learnings for risk managers and the need to be aware of the use of AI and fraud in the context of incidents.
1 pm Lunch
Submissions & Judicial Ruling – Closing legal arguments and the judge’s verdict.
Interactive Debrief & Industry Insights – A breakdown of the tactical decisions made, strategic takeaways for tour operators, and how to apply risk management and claims considerations to holidays/trips.
Refreshments break
Presentations from Martin Alderton from Clarity and Safer Tourism Foundation
Q&A and closing remarks
5:30 pm Networking Drinks Reception
Testimonials from our previous events.
“It was a great opportunity to share knowledge and concerns with the speakers and topics giving opportunity to create a real community environment. I think everyone felt less ‘alone’ in approaching risk, safety and crisis management following this.”
““I found the variety of topics helpful and interesting and liked that there was audience engagement.”
“The variety of speakers was excellent. I found it really informative all round.”