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Association of Personal Injury Lawyers

Asbestos conference 2012

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Managing risk in the new Jackson era

Following the success of last year’s event, we are delighted to bring the popular ‘APIL asbestos conference’ to London. This updated programme includes a whole host of eminent speakers and amongst these, we are delighted to welcome Dr Richard Attanoos and Dr. Robin Rudd, who will give both the pathologist's perspective and the clinician's perspective on the diagnostic difficulties in asbestos diseases. Topics will include:*

  • the current legal landscape – setting the scene
  • view from the bench
  • clinical - pathological challenges in asbestos related diseases
  • campaigns and consultations – where are we now?
  • mesothelioma in Scotland from an English and Welsh perspective
  • asbestos related respiratory disease - controversies in diagnosis and causation
  • exposure from the engineer’s viewpoint
  • Willmore, Williams and Sienkiewicz – how to handle low dose cases
  • case update, trigger litigation and limitation

*Topics and speakers may be subject to change

APIL entry level: Senior Litigator and above
SRA entry level: intermediate/advanced

APIL CPD hours: 6
SRA CPD hours: 6

Cost (Ex. VAT): accredited firms: £200.00, APIL members: £235.00, non-members: £340.00