This case highlights the important role expert evidence plays in cases where causation is the issue.
Hailsham Chambers is delighted to announce that Margaret Griffin will be joining Chambers with immediate effect.
In this case note, Michael Patrick discusses the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in Percy v Merriman White and Mayall...
In this case note, Simon Howarth QC discusses the recent case of McLean v Thornhill...
Hailsham Chambers is pleased to announce that Georgia Purnell has become our newest tenant.
In the recent decision of Radia v Marks [2022] EWHC 145 (QB), the High Court held that adverse credibility findings fell outside the scope of an expert witness’s duty.
We are delighted to announce Dan Stacey has been appointed by The Queen as a Recorder on the advice of the Lord Chancellor...
Thomas Crockett considers the recent judgment of Paul v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS...
Congratulations to Simon, who will be Hailsham’s 10th silk.
Cases where solicitors seek to recover “shortfall” costs from their clients are not often covered in the case law.
What damages does a negligent valuer pay for overvaluing a lender’s security?
Prospective applicants are invited to join members and clerks from Hailsham Chambers for an informal drinks evening.
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Will a court always presume that a claimant would have behaved honestly?
We are delighted to announce our new Heads of Group
Hailsham shortlisted for two prestigious Awards
Our congratulations go to Imran!
A solicitor steals £millions from client funds. Can insurers aggregate the thefts to limit the payout?
All practitioners will need to know about this vitally important unanimous judgment from Harcus Sinclair LLP v Your Lawyers Ltd [2021] UKSC 32.
In this clinical negligence case note, Justin Meiland and Charlotte Wilk examine the implications of this wide ranging Supreme Court decision
Click here to access Michael Pooles QC and Heather McMahon's article in Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law on loss of a chance
Adjudication would have been quicker + cheaper according to the judge.
You can read Alice Nash's full case note on this important Limitation decision here
Dan Stacey successful in the case of Infinity v Khan Partnership
Simon Howarth considers the decision in Adams v Options UK, and the potential ramifications.
Simon Wilton reflects on the decision in McFarland-Cruickshanks v England Kerr Hands Solicitors Ltd
Hailsham’s Andrew Post QC joined the first Practico Virtual Roundtable of 2021.
This important Professional Negligence case raises interesting points in relation to the Contribution Act. Read Alicia Tew's case note here.
In this case note, Thomas Crockett explores the Supreme Court's judgment in this COVID-19 business interruption insurance test case.
In Stoffel & Co. v Grondona [2020] UKSC 42, the Supreme Court grappled with the common law defence of illegality in a claim against solicitors.
Why should a case about the minimal costs of a minor RTA raise any interest at all?
Alexander Hutton QC participated in the latest Costs Chat from Practico.
Peter Ellis of Hailsham contributed to an article in the Journal of Patient Safety and Risk Management
In this case note, Imran Benson explores the High Court's judgment in the COVID-19 Business Interruption insurance test case of The Financial Conduct Authority v Arch and Others.
In SC v University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Catherine Ewins secured victory on liability for a child with cerebral palsy.
Nicola Rushton QC and Clementine Coram James explore the Court of Appeal's judgment in AssetCo Plc v Grant Thornton UK LLP
Read this case note by Simon Howarth and Christopher Cooke on the Supreme Court judgment in Sevilleja v Marex Financial Ltd.
Read Simon Howarth, Jack Steer and Alexander Echlin's paper on vicarious liability here.
In this case note, Justin Meiland considers the case of Paul & Paul v The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
The Commercial Court deprecates pre-action disclosure application in mega-auditor's negligence claim.
Read Tom Stafford's analysis of the recent professional negligence case of De Sena v Notaro here.
Read Dan Stacey's article on when time starts run for limitation purposes here.
Read Tom Stafford's case note on the recent Supreme Court judgment in Whittington Hospitals NHS Trust v XX [2020] UKSC 14.
The fourth instalment in the Business Interruption series examines causation and loss in broker claims relating to BI Insurance.
Read this article on the recent Court of Appeal decision in Glencairn IP Holdings Ltd v Product Specialities Inc (t/a ‘Final Touch’).
This third article in our series considers issues relating to breach of duty by insurance brokers which arise out of business interruption policies.
The second article explores causation and quantum issues that are likely to arise in Covid-19 related business interruption insurance disputes.
This first article describes very briefly the nature of business interruption insurance and then considers the first issue arising: is the cover engaged.
Read Michael Patrick’s thoughts on the recent Supreme Court analysis of Vicarious Liability in Morrisons and Barclays
Read Alicia Tew's case note on this notable Court of Appeal judgment here
Read our Top Tips for Remote Meetings and Hearings here.
Read Thomas Crockett's article on Witness Statements: Overlong and Over-lawyered?
Read Alice Nash's case note on Schembri v Marshall [2020] EWCA Civ 358.
Read this case note written by Heather McMahon and Jake Coleman on the Court of Appeal’s decision in Marino v FM Capital Partners Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 245
Read Nicola Rushton QC's article on BMF6 v Greencoat featured in JIBFL
Read Michael Patrick's case note on this clinical negligence case which centred around the competency of an expert witness
Read Thomas Crockett's case note on this Clinical Negligence case here
Clementine Coram James represents Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Read Thomas Crockett's case note on this important Professional Negligence case here.
Theo Barclay acts as first junior for the Respondent.
Congratulations to Jamie, who will be Hailsham's 9th silk.
Read an update on the case of Anderson v Sense Network Ltd in which Simon Howarth and Alexander Echlin acted for the Defendant.
Read Thomas Crockett's article for AvMA's November newsletter here.
Tom Stafford has prepared a case note on this Court of Appeal judgment
Read Lucile Taylor's case note on this important Supreme Court judgment on Loss of Chance
Members of the Hutton Committee debate the next steps for the modernisation of costs assessments.
Read our case note on this important decision about third party costs orders.
Hailsham's Theo Barclay acted for Liverpool FC in their case against New Balance
Find out more about this topical issue in an article authored by Hailsham's Thomas Crockett
William Flenley QC has prepared a note on the case of Addlesee v Dentons Europe LLP [2019] EWCA Civ 1600
The Seventh issue, by Henry Bankes-Jones, explores how any Medical Negligence or Personal Injury Claim in a Professional Negligence context, is always contingent upon supportive expert evidence
The sixth issue, by David Jukes, provides an overview of the proper management of costs and costs risks as an essential part of a personal injury practitioners’ toolkit.
The fifth issue, by Thomas Crockett, explores how questions of limitation in underlying clinical negligence or personal injury cases are frequently the subject matter for consequent professional indemnity litigation.
The fourth issue, by Nicholas Pilsbury, provides a rough guide to Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence (and how it goes wrong) for Professional Indemnity Lawyers.
The third issue, by Thomas Crockett, provides a rough guide to Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Litigation for Professional Indemnity Lawyers.
The second issue, by Nicholas Pilsbury, considers which expert to instruct and when, coordinating and assessing expert evidence and funding.
Imran Benson has prepared a note on the case of Willers v De Cruz [2019] EWHC 2183
This first issue, by Richard Beaty, provides an overview of where and why Professional Negligence claims in this area might arise.
Case note by Simon Howarth on his success with Alexander Echlin in the Court of Appeal Anderson v Sense Network [2019] EWCA Civ 1395.
The Court of Appeal judgment in West & anr -v- Stockport NHS Trust considers the level and proportionality of ATE insurance premiums in clinical negligence cases.
Case note by Simon Wilton on Sir Christopher and Lady Evans v Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP [2019] EWHC 1505 (Ch)
Mrs Justice Yip considered the issue of causation in this clinical negligence case.
At Last! A High Court Decision on Proportionality
Case Note: Moda International Brands v Gateley LLP [2019] EWHC 1326: Loss of a Chance When a Third Party Gives Evidence at Trial
Loss of a chance: Stephen Bailey appears for defendant firm of solicitors ordered to pay only nominal damages in respect of the alleged loss of a chance to bring underlying claim
Click here to read Michael Patrick’s full case note on Herbert v HH Law Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 527: success fees in a post-LASPO world
David Pittaway QC successfully defended Dr Aulakh, a GP, at trial against a claim brought on behalf of a middle aged man who unsuccessfully attempted suicide by hanging, and now requires 24 hour care.
A bare-knuckle fight between the principles (1) that fraud unravels all, and (2) that there must come an end to litigation?
Alice Nash‘s article has been published by Personal Injury Brief Update.
Recently, the High Court has provided some useful, practical and interesting guidance as to experts and their evidence
Today the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the case of Perry v Raleys.
David Pittaway QC, sitting as a member of the Ecclesiastical Court of Appeal, the Court of Arches with Charles George QC, Dean of the Arches, and Geoffrey Tattersall QC...
The Court of Appeal has today dismissed the claimant’s appeal, in this important decision on the application of SAAMCO in auditors’ negligence cases
In Counsel Magazine’s February edition this year, Nicholas Peacock sets out his aspirations for his year ahead as Chair of the Bar Council’s Wellbeing at the Bar (WATB) Working Group.
This case again highlights the perils facing insurers of claims in which the insured’s liability may exceed the limit of indemnity under the policy.
There is a widespread perception that auditors provide insufficient challenge to companies and this has led to unhappiness with the market and its high-level regulator, the FRC.
Dr Peter Ellis has featured in the last AvMA Lawyer’s Service Newsletter of 2018, with two articles:
Mr Justice Jacobs today handed down judgment in favour of the Defendant in Anderson v Sense Network [2018] EWHC 2834 (Comm).
Dalamd Limited v Butterworth Spengler Commercial Limited [2018] EWHC 2558 (Comm)
Permanent Implementation of the Shorter Trials Scheme and Flexible Trials Scheme
