EARLY BIRD OFFER, BOOK ON OR BEFORE 21 AUGUST
£200 + VAT (member) / £250 + VAT (non-member)*
Murrayfield Stadium is the venue for the next event in our Scots Law Conference Series, exclusively available to delegates in person on the day.
Chaired by David Hamilton of Hamiltons Law Accountants, our new Personal Injury Conference will focus on those key developments which have an impact on you and the advice you provide to your clients. With presentations from Fern Mapp from Irwin Mitchell, Eoin Quinn of Keoghs, Jennifer Wallace from Thompsons, Paola Sproul of Digby Brown and Liam Harvey from Paladin, and topics ranging from QOCS and PPOs to chronic pain, group proceedings and non-surgical beauty therapy, check back as we add more speakers and detailed topics before our full line-up is revealed at the conference’s formal launch.
*All bookings received ahead of publication of the full conference programme on 21st August can take advantage of our Early Bird rate of £200 + VAT for members and £250 + VAT for non-members. To obtain this discount simply add the code SCOT25 during checkout when you book online, email [email protected] or call 0141 225 6700.
What's being covered?
Managing claims involving chronic pain
Claims involving chronic pain continue to be the most challenging types of cases to deal with as personal injury practitioners, and the science behind them has evolved rapidly in the last 20 years. Eoin will provide a talk outlining his experience of dealing with claims and the correct strategies for securing the best outcomes. These cases present unique challenges and are a cause of anxiety for pursuers, whose credibility is often challenged, and defenders, who face significant financial exposure, often following what are perceived to be accidents involving minor injuries. Eoin will provide unique insight into these cases by discussing real world examples from his time in practice, and he will also cover the most recent reported cases dealing with the subject matter, including how to value and negotiate settlement in such cases.
Eoin Quinn, Keoghs
Navigating international serious injury claims: jurisdiction, applicable law and common pitfalls
International serious injury claims present unique challenges and opportunities for personal injury practitioners. This session will provide a practical introduction to the key issues arising in cross-border cases including the choice of jurisdiction, the impact of applicable law, working with foreign legal experts and strategic decisions that can shape the outcome of a claim. Fern will highlight common pitfalls and offer practical guidance for identifying and managing international cases effectively.
Fern Mapp, Irwin Mitchell
Introduction to non-surgical beauty and hairdressing claims
This session will provide an introduction to beauty and hairdressing personal injury claims, with a focus on common treatments, potential adverse outcomes, regulatory considerations, insurance issues, and possible defences.
Jennifer Wallace, Thompsons
Scottish group proceedings - where are we now?
In this session we will examine how group proceedings have been developed and managed by the courts since the procedure came into force, the key principles that have emerged in the reported decisions to date and what lies ahead.
Paola Sproul, Digby Brown
QOCS, tenders and pursuers’ offers: the expenses traps in personal injury litigation
The expenses position in a personal injury action is often shaped long before an account is lodged or taxed. This session will look at the practical expenses issues arising from QOCS, tenders, pursuers’ offers and settlement strategy, including forum, timing of acceptance, expert/counsel certification and conduct. The focus will be on practical points for both pursuer and defender practitioners, with a checklist of matters to keep under review before proof, settlement or taxation.
David Hamilton, Hamiltons Law Accountants
Periodical payments and future financial loss in personal injury claims
Periodical payments are the main focus of this session, working through how they operate in serious personal injury claims and the practical issues they raise. The session also covers other areas of future financial loss, including hybrid pension loss claims and lost years. It is aimed at personal injury practitioners who want a practical understanding of how these losses are quantified.
Liam Harvey, Paladin
