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From 1st October 2023, civil litigation in England and Wales will dramatically change. Virtually all claims valued up to £100,000 will be subject to a new fixed costs regime. Fixed recoverable costs will be extended across the fast track, and a new…
This week we bring news of another government consultation, this one relating to the licensing of non-surgical cosmetic procedures in England and Wales. This is something the team has been discussing even since before Dominique Smith wrote her book on cross border…
We’re delighted to be shortlisted for Chambers of the Year in this year’s British Legal Awards.
In yesterday’s webinar, Robert Parkin considered the Damages Claims Portal and made suggestions as to the circumstances in which use of the DCP is mandatory, how to avoid this, and how to get out of trouble if mistakes happen.
Practitioners are…
Congratulations to our twelve barristers who have been recognised in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2024.
Jacob Levy KC, Simon Readhead KC, John Foy KC, Edward Faulks KC, Graham Aldous KC, Edward Bishop KC, Andrew Warnock KC, Matthew Chapman KC,…
In a decision from March just published, Costs Judge Leonard ruled that the defendant in this case had “every right” to terminate its retainer with a clinical negligence client when presented with evidence that she had lied about the severity of her…
In yesterday’s webinar, Paul Stagg, Ella Davis and Susanna Bennett spoke about causation in clinical negligence claims. They covered causation issues which frequently crop up in practice, including:
The difficulties of establishing causation in consent claims: the subjective test, the influence of…
We’re delighted to welcome Abigail Stamp back to chambers this week following her parental leave.
Abigail has a broad and varied practice, representing both claimants and defendants in personal injury, clinical negligence and inquests.
To instruct Abigail contact the clerks…
Simon Readhead KC, President of the Medico-Legal Society, gave his Presidential Address on 13th October 2022.
Professor Harry Zeitlin: Can I welcome you all.By way of introduction, I am Harry Zeitlin; I am stepping down now as President. It has been a…
In yesterday’s webinar, Dominique Smith was joined by award-winning renowned plastic surgeon Fulvio Urso-Baiarda. They discussed practical examples of cross border clinical negligence claims, and looked at case law and standards of healthcare.
If you missed it, you can view it here: