Asbestos conference 2025

Widely recognised as one of the premier asbestos conferences in the sector, it's the perfect opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand your professional network.

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Thursday, 16 October 2025
Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel in Manchester or virtual
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Conference Highlights

We’re thrilled to be heading back to Manchester for the landmark 20th Annual Asbestos Conference, hosted by APIL on Thursday, 16 October.

This year’s conference is available both in person and online, giving you the freedom to attend in the way that suits you best. Whether you choose to join us in-person or tune in virtually via APIL’s dedicated conference app, you’ll gain access to a full day of cutting-edge content and expert insight.

In-person delegates will also receive access to the on-demand virtual programme for six months after the event - so you can revisit sessions at your convenience.

What to Expect:

This year’s programme features a powerful lineup of topics and speakers, including:

  • Keynote Address
  • Silicosis
  • The Johnstone Case: Low Exposure Asbestos Claims & Epidemiology
  • Engineering Insights on Low Exposure
  • Medical Expert Perspective on Low Exposure Issues
  • Product Liability Claims
  • U.S. Legal Developments in Asbestos Litigation
  • Effective Communication & Conflict Management

Don’t miss this essential event for asbestos specialists, personal injury practitioners, and legal professionals seeking the latest developments in asbestos-related litigation.

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The Conference

Programme

9.30am – 9.35am Welcome to the conference
Morning session chaired jointly by:
Geraldine Coombs, Irwin Mitchell LLP, Manchester
Kevin Johnson, Leigh Day, London
9.35am – 10.15am Keynote address
Speaker: Master Roger Eastman, Royal Courts of Justice, London
10.15am – 11.00am Silicosis
Speaker: Ian Bailey, Maurice Blackburn, Sydney
11.00am – 11.30am Mid-morning break
11.30am – 12.15pm Johnstone case on low exposure asbestos cases and use of epidemiology
Speaker: John-Paul Swoboda KC, 12KBW, London
12.15pm – 1.00pm Low exposure from the engineer’s perspective
Speaker: Martin Stear, Workplace Environment Solutions Ltd, Knutsford
1.00pm – 2.00pm Lunch break
2.00pm – 2.05pm Welcome back
Afternoon chair: Gemma Scott, Barrister, 12KBW, London
2.05pm – 2.50pm Low exposure issues - a medical expert’s perspective
- Statistical evidence and exposure estimates to assess risk
- Hodgson & Darnton
- Views post Bannister
Speaker: Dr John Moore-Gillon, Consultant Physician, King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes, London
2.50pm – 3.30pm Product liability
Speakers: Harry Steinberg KC and Aliyah Akram, Outer Temple Chambers, London
3.30pm – 3.50pm Mid-afternoon break
3.50pm – 4.25pm Good communication and managing conflict
Speaker: Joanna Gosling, Irwin Mitchell LLP, London
4.25pm – 5.00pm American claims
Speaker: Marc Weingarten, The Locks Law Firm, Philadelphia
5.00pm Close of conference

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PRICES

In-person

From £320 + VAT

Virtual

From £320 + VAT

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TESTIMONIALS

Hear from the planning committee:

Dan Easton

APIL EC member and Partner at Leigh Day, London

"This really is the ‘must-attend’ asbestos event of the year for claimant practitioners.  The speakers this year really are at the cutting edge of developments in asbestos litigation and practitioners will really benefit from hearing the experts, counsel and others, in person and having the opportunity to quiz them about recent cases, and how to make the most out of their caseload and examine emerging new areas of work.  We really hope this is going to help asbestos specialists in having the right tools to represent their clients."

Delegates said:

"Premier conference with premier speakers for asbestos specialists."

"Best forum for optimal information sharing and networking for claimant asbestos litigators."

"Excellent training day - could not fault anything. Really valuable to solicitors in this specialist field."

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