Conference: Accidents and Deaths Abroad

Join us at The Hoxton, Holborn on Thursday, 13th February 2025 for our half day conference on Accidents and Deaths Abroad.

We are delighted that we will be joined by Sir Peter Thornton KC, Former Chief Coroner of England and Wales, for a talk on deaths abroad, considering why England and Wales has the most extensive death investigation scheme in the world, and also why coroners’ reports to prevent future deaths are so important.

We will also be joined by renowned plastic surgeon Fulvio Urso-Baiarda who will be talking about the common problems and pitfalls with surgery abroad.

Along with a talk on group claims from Matthew Chapman KC, a panel session focusing on the use of expert evidence in inquests and trials, and a case law update, the conference will provide useful insights for all practitioners dealing with accidents and deaths abroad.

The conference will be followed by a drinks and canapés reception.

Programme

13:30 Teas and Coffees on Arrival

13:45 Welcome Remarks
Sarah Prager KC

13:50 Common Problems and Pitfalls with Surgery Abroad – An Expert’s Perspective
Fulvio Urso-Baiarda, Consultant Plastic Surgeon

14:35 Group Claims: An Update
Matthew Chapman KC

15:10 Afternoon Break and Refreshments

15:35 Deaths Abroad: Investigating and Preventing Future Deaths
Sir Peter Thornton KC, Former Chief Coroner of England and Wales

16:15 Panel Session: The Use of Expert Evidence in Inquests and Trials
Patricia Londono, Barrister and Assistant Coroner, Matthew Chapman KC, and Andrew Spencer, Barrister, in conversation with Sir Peter Thornton KC

16:55 Case Law update
Dominique Smith and Julia Brechtelsbauer

17:20 Closing remarks
Sarah Prager KC

17:30 Drinks & Canapés

This conference is APIL accredited.

To book your free place please email events@dekachambers.com