In this Deka Chambers Personal Injury Team briefing we are focusing on recent topical developments in the quantum and settlement fields.
Hugh Rimmer provides a practical assessment of the case of Barry v MOD, which addressed the correct approach to adjustments for contingencies other than mortality and is a case all personal injury practitioners need to be aware of.
Ella Davis considers the often fraught issue of property adaptations, which can be a very high value and contentious head of loss. She gives important guidance on the relevant principles and the focus both parties should apply to building their evidence.
William Dean looks at recent, important changes to Part 21 that have not attracted much attention. The Practice Direction has been removed with many of its provisions moving into rules. Practitioners need to be aware of the increase in awards that can be managed without the appointment of Deputy and the Part 21 provisions generally, in particular when applying for deductions for success fees and ATE premiums.
Chambers congratulates Adam Dawson upon being awarded an MBE for services to charity and service to the Jewish Community. For over 30 years Adam has been involved in the heart of the Jewish community, leading several charities and organisations. After a year as Chair of…
This week Russell Wilcox and Thomas Clarke examine whether in applications to set aside default judgment there exists such a thing as a ‘co-defendant principle’; essential reading for all practitioners. Co-defendants and Applications to Set Aside: the More the Merrier? In the recent case of…
Introduction On Wednesday 21st of May, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in the long-awaited case of URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2025] UKSC 21. The judgment was awaited by almost all with an interest in construction law and related professional negligence. BDW…
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