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committed to injured people

Personal injury on-demand legal training

If you have missed an event or are unable to view APIL training live on the day, all APIL events are recorded and available for six months from the date of delivery. With a variety of knowledgeable speakers, APIL on-demand learning is accessible via the web, streamed directly to your computer, or downloaded to your mobile device in either video or audio mp3 format whichever you prefer. Personal injury on-demand training is also a convenient way of topping up your CPD hours to maintain your accreditation.

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On-demand training

Our on-demand training is typically available for six months after the live online event, but we do suggest that you check that the content is still relevant before signing up

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Fatal accident claims - Ensuring everything goes right in 2025
This webinar, looks at the potential problem areas of fatal accident litigation and considers how best to avoid them including: Limitation in fatal cases   Matters that can bar a fatal...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 27 Jun 2025

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Serving by email avoiding the traps
This webinar will highlight the emerging dangers associated with service by email to help you navigate the current rules and avoid pitfalls including: Why service is a critical, and unforgiving,...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 26 Jun 2025

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A practical guide to CRU - From the simple to the complex
This webinar will discuss the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) and how it influences personal injury claims.  This webinar will start by looking at the basics of CRU - what it is for, and how it...
Chris Richards
Webinar
Publication date: 25 Jun 2025

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The nuances of accommodation claims in child catastrophic injury cases
This webinar, presented by Chris Allen of Exchange Chambers will cover: Revisiting the fundamentals of accommodation claims generally   Common issues in child cases   Consideration...
Chris Allen
Webinar
Publication date: 24 Jun 2025

Abuse Conference 2025 - Held in Association with ACAL
Abuse Conference 2025 - Held in Association with ACAL
HYBRID CONFERENCE (Attend in person, or virtually via the APIL app) "Well organised and well structured event with engaging and informative speakers." "Couldn't choose most...
APIL conference
Publication date: 20 Jun 2025

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Preparing a Schedule and providing evidence in a fatal claim 2025
This webinar looks at the essential elements of a claim for damages in fatal accident litigation, considering all the information necessary to draft a credible schedule in support. Gordon will be...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 18 Jun 2025

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Procedure update - spring 2025
Stay Informed: Essential Procedural Updates for Personal Injury Practitioners This webinar offers a comprehensive update on crucial procedural issues affecting personal injury practice. This webinar...
Frances McCarthy & John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Jun 2025

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Defendant Experts - Avoiding cross-examination and re-traumatisation
This webinar will help you understand the issues relating to, and help minimise, risks of re-traumatisation through arrangements for expert evidence and will include: A reminder of the forensic...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 16 Jun 2025

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How to help achieve safe maternity care
Morecambe Bay, Kent, Nottingham, Chester, the list goes on! How do we help achieve safe maternity care?  This webinar, presented by engaging and knowlegeable barrister Sara Sutherland,...
Sara Sutherland
Webinar
Publication date: 12 Jun 2025

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Understanding the Law as to Fatal Accidents 2025
This webinar takes you through the essential elements you have to consider before you can advise whether a claim for fatal accident damages can be brought.  It covers:- The basic principles...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 11 Jun 2025

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Clinical Negligence Update 2025
This one-day course, designed specifically for clinical negligence lawyers, will cover a range of topics, bringing you fully up to date on all developments, including: News:  the latest on reforms...
Natalie Cosgrove & John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 10 Jun 2025

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Interim Payments - Eeles, Swift and Buying the House
Join APIL for an expert-led session on interim payments This webinar, delivered by leading barrister Chris Allen of Exchange Chambers, will provide a comprehensive overview, including: An...
Chris Allen
Webinar
Publication date: 9 Jun 2025

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Does every dog deserve one bite - Liability for animals - Recent cases considered
This webinar looks at recent cases about liability for animals. It considers why the claimant was, or was not, successful, and the practical implications for litigators who bring a claim for...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 6 Jun 2025

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APIL damages webinar series 2025 (Special offer for booking all ten sessions)
APIL is very excited to announce a brand new series of ten webinars, aimed at ensuring you are right up to date with the latest on damages including case law, top tips and the processes required to...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 4 Jun 2025

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APIL damages series - Periodical payments and Provisional Damages 2025
This webinar looks at recent cases in relation to periodical payments and periodical payments, including an interesting negligence case brought against solicitors who failed to claim provisional...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 4 Jun 2025

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Shaken into Action - Understanding Hand Arm Vibration claims
This brand new session, presented by popular personal injury law barrister, with extensive expertise in occupational disease claims, Jim Hester will cover: Introduction to HAVS   Diagnosis...
Jim Hester
Webinar
Publication date: 3 Jun 2025

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APIL damages series - Avoiding undersettlement - Protecting the client and protecting yourself
“We go back through your claim in fine detail and if we find that your previous solicitor wasn’t thorough enough and your claim was mishandled, we’ll squeeze out all the compensation...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 29 May 2025

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Preparation for (Alternative) Dispute Resolution of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Claims
Consideration of Dispute Resolution and knowledge of the options is now mandatory for all litigation lawyers. In this webinar Paul Balen and Meera Lachani, Directors and Mediators with Trust Mediation...
Paul Balen & Meera Lachani
Webinar
Publication date: 28 May 2025

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APIL damages series - What to do if the Defendant makes an early Part 36 offer 2025
The making of an early Part 36 offer can cause major problems for claimants and their lawyers. An understanding of the rules, the relevant cases and the steps that need to be taken  when a Part 36...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 21 May 2025

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Clinical negligence - the basics - Law and procedure for investigating clinical negligence claims 2025
This course aims to give an all-round introduction to clinical negligence and explain, based on relevant law and procedure, how such claims should be investigated. Including all latest developments and...
John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 20 May 2025

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APIL Annual General Meeting 2025
APIL's Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Thursday, 15 May 2025. At APIL’s AGM, members heard from APIL CEO and APIL Officers.   Kim Harrison –...
Mike Benner & Gordon Dalyell & Brett Dixon & Kim Harrison
Free webinar
Publication date: 15 May 2025

Advanced Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Conference 2025
Advanced Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Conference 2025
Conference Countdown: Final Call to Book Your Stay! This immersive two-day event will update you on the latest advancements in brain and spinal cord injuries, equipping you with the knowledge to secure...
APIL conference
Publication date: 14 May 2025

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APIL damages series - Avoiding problems with claims for loss of earnings - A checklist!
This webinar looks at claims for loss of earnings from the point of view of ensuring that everything goes smoothly. The emphasis is looking at problem areas, at cases where things have gone wrong and...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 14 May 2025

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How to win appeals – when, how and where to appeal!
This webinar will help you know when, how and where to appeal. It will give you the knowledge and confidence to assess the merits of an appeal, dealing with both interim orders and final judgments,...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 9 May 2025

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Personal injury update - spring 2025
Our APIL Personal Injury Update is a full-day training course designed to provide the latest insight into practice, procedure, and case law in the personal injury sector. Delivered by renowned expert...
Brett Dixon & John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 7 May 2025

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APIL damages series - Dealing with the Counter-Schedule and the Defendant’s arguments in relation to damages
Much of the task of the claimant lawyer concentrates on the task of building up the claim for damages to ensure proper compensation. However it is essential that the lawyer if fully aware of the...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 7 May 2025

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Breaking the Sound Barrier - understanding Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims
This brand new session, presented by popular personal injury law barrister, with extensive expertise in occupational disease claims, Jim Hester will cover: Introduction to NIHL and the difference to...
Jim Hester
Webinar
Publication date: 6 May 2025

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APIL damages series - Drafting Schedules of Damages - Effective drafting and avoiding the pitfalls
This webinar looks at the rules, cases and guidance on drafting a Schedule of Damages. It aims to help practitioners avoid the problems that judges regularly identify. Cases where the schedule has...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 29 Apr 2025

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Introducing the APIL guidance for recording of meetings with medical experts
APIL has put together guidance for members on the, sometimes quite complex, issues which can arise in relation to the recording of meetings with medical experts (whether the claimant’s own expert or...
Stephen Glynn & John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 28 Apr 2025

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APIL damages series - Recent cases on loss of earnings - What can we learn from them
Each claim for loss of earnings gives rise to unique issues. This webinar looks at how loss of earnings claims have been dealt with, in practice, in the courts in recent decisions. Cases where no...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 23 Apr 2025

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Sporting Injuries In The Courts
This webinar looks at the law and cases relating to those injured  because of sporting injuries. It looks at the basic principles relating to civil liability in sporting injuries and then has a...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Apr 2025

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(Alternative) Dispute Resolution for Personal Injury Lawyers
APIL Senior Fellows Paul Balen and Frances McCarthy, Directors of Trust Mediation Ltd review and explain the different options for out of court dispute resolution. What will you be gaining from this...
Paul Balen & Frances McCarthy
Webinar
Publication date: 16 Apr 2025

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APIL damages series - Accommodation and appliance claims - The Cases since Swift -v- Carpenter
This webinar looks at issues relating to accommodation and appliance claims and the practical effect of the decision in Swift -v- Carpenter. The decision in Swift -v- Carpenter   The...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 15 Apr 2025

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A comprehensive guide to running a successful asbestos claim 2025
This intensive virtual one-day course is aimed at trainees and practitioners wanting to re-skill themselves in this highly technical area of industrial disease practice so they can master the intricacies...
Daniel Easton & Stephen Glynn
One-day training course
Publication date: 15 Apr 2025

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Ten Part 36 cases you really need to know 2025
This webinar will remind you of the key features, and potential pitfalls, of Part 36 dealing with 10 key cases which help to explain those features including: The consequences of Part 36 being a...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 14 Apr 2025

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Advanced Procedure and Tactics 2025
This course deals with strategic and tactical considerations for experiences practitioners litigating claims, with all the latest cases and topics. Including all the latest cases the day will...
John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 8 Apr 2025

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APIL damages series - Damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity: Recent cases and lessons to learn from them
Awards for pain and suffering are made in every personal injury case. However the law and principles relating to these awards are rarely considered by practitioners. This webinar takes a close look at...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 8 Apr 2025

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Material contribution to injury – where we are in 2025!
This webinar will explore when and how to establish causation on the basis of material contribution to injury and deal with the latest from 2024 and amongst other matters: Factual causation: role...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 7 Apr 2025

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APIL Headline News (April 2025)
As an exclusive benefit to APIL members, we are delighted to confirm the date and content for the latest session in our “APIL Headline News” webinar series. If you’d like to hear...
Mike Benner & Kim Harrison
Free webinar
Publication date: 2 Apr 2025

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Planning for allocation and assignment
If the claimant sustained injury on or after 1 October 2023 any claim, once issued, will be allocated, and where appropriate assigned, in accordance with the current CPR whether that be the small claims...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 25 Mar 2025

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APIL damages series - Proving damages – the claimant lawyer’s basic task
The claimant lawyer in a personal injury or clinical negligence claim has a difficult task in making sure that damages can be claimed fully and properly, whilst at the same time not inflating expectations...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 19 Mar 2025

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Schedules and Counter schedules 2025
Schedules, and particularly counter schedules, have become a key battle ground in personal injury litigation, even though the Civil Procedure Rules have very little to say about form, content and purpose....
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 18 Mar 2025

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Quantum in 2025 - What can the claimant claim and how to go about that
Recent years have seen a number of important judgments on quantum which give an insight into judicial thinking which it is essential practitioners understand to help appreciate potential heads of claim,...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 13 Mar 2025

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Social media and the personal injury lawyer 2025
The solicitor’s duty to check their own client’s social media accounts was considered in Williams-Henry v Associated British Ports & Anor (Re Wasted Costs Order) [2024] EWHC 2415 and has...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 12 Mar 2025

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Avoiding problems with expert witnesses
There have been a large number of cases  recently on the conduct of some experts and those instructing them this year, many of them will be looked at in the webinar. The aim of the webinar is to...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 6 Mar 2025

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Understanding the vulnerability provisions in the CPR 2025
This webinar will review the important concept of vulnerability and how this may be relevant throughout any claim where a party or witness may be vulnerable including: The definition of...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 6 Mar 2025

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The psychology of law 2025
This one-day virtual event has been designed and built upon Warren Collins' 25 years of handling cases in or involving the United States, gathering tips which have been successfully used in his...
Warren Collins
One-day training course
Publication date: 4 Mar 2025

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Avoiding pitfalls with witness statements – how to draft an effective witness statement
“Unfortunately, rules practice directions and guidance as to the content of witness statements appeal to be habitually ignored by practitioners. Periodically, the Court of Appeal and individual...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 26 Feb 2025

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Avoiding limitation problems and making an effective Section 33 application
This webinar looks at the major problem areas in limitation for personal injury and clinical negligence litigants. It identifies, and helps litigators avoid, all those difficult areas relating to...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 20 Feb 2025

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Avoiding procedural errors in civil litigation
This webinar looks at common mistakes in personal injury litigation and recent cases where things have gone wrong. It then looks at how mistakes can be rectified and how to make an application for relief...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Feb 2025

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Whose expert evidence is going to be accepted at trial (Clinical negligence)
“I found this to be a bewildering answer. It suggested that medical textbooks deliberately provided doctors with false information about the range of CD4 in the healthy population in order to...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 14 Feb 2025

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APIL accidents at work: the essential series 2025: Webinar 5 – The Six Pack Regulations Part II
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 14 Feb 2025

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APIL accidents at work: the essential series 2025: Webinar 6 – Vicarious Liability in the Modern World
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 14 Feb 2025

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APIL accidents at work - The essential series 2025
Join APIL Secretary and senior fellow Brett Dixon, for an introduction to this increasingly important and complex area of law. The course has been updated with new cases from the previous series of...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 14 Feb 2025

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APIL accidents at work: the essential series 2025: Webinar 3 – Regulations and Duties Post Enterprise Act
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 13 Feb 2025

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APIL accidents at work: the essential series 2025: Webinar 4 – The Six Pack Regulations Part I
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 13 Feb 2025

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APIL accidents at work: the essential series 2025: Webinar 1 - Principles of negligence in employer’s liability
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 11 Feb 2025

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APIL accidents at work: the essential series 2025: Webinar 2 - Using risk assessment to win cases
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 11 Feb 2025

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Whose expert evidence is going to be accepted at trial (Personal injury)
This webinar takes a close look at those cases where the courts have preferred one expert witness over another in personal injury litigation. It considers the factors that the court takes into account...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 7 Feb 2025

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Client Care 2025
Excellent client care plays an often overlooked, essential role in the success of your business! Frances McCarthy returns with her excellent one day training course covering everything you need to know...
Frances McCarthy
One-day training course
Publication date: 6 Feb 2025

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Avoiding the pitfalls of serving the claim form
Every year there are numerous reported cases where claimants come to grief in relation to service of the claim form.  This webinar looks very closely at the rules relating to service of the claim...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 4 Feb 2025

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The costs judge over your shoulder – deducting costs from the client’s damages
This webinar looks at the regulations and case law relating to the deduction of costs from the client's damages in a personal injury claim. When can a deduction from damages be...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 29 Jan 2025

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Road Traffic Collisions Essential Case Law Update
The essential case law update on road traffic and vehicular accidents for Spring 2025 covering: Pedestrians Liability and Contributory negligence   Dealing with allegations of a...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 27 Jan 2025

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Essential Negligence, Public Liability and Occupiers Liability Case Law Update 2025
The essential case law update for Spring 2025 on negligence covering: Powers and duties of police and mental health providers   Illegality   Insanity   Assumption of...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 27 Jan 2025

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Essential Accidents at Work Regulations and Case Law Update 2025
The essential case law and regulations update for Spring 2025 on employers liability and accidents at work: Vicarious Liability, Judicial office and the relationship test   Work at...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 24 Jan 2025

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The costs judge over your shoulder - Maximising costs recovery on an inter parties recovery - The litigator’s role
Detailed assessment usually takes place after attempts at settlement of costs have failed and there are some major differences between the parties. Relatively few litigators have experience of...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 23 Jan 2025

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The summary assessment of costs 2025
The summary assessment of costs is regular occurrence after applications and some trials.  An understanding of the rules, practice and case law is essential to all those involved in litigation. This...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 15 Jan 2025

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The Damages Claims Portal: A series of APIL workshops
As Law Reforms continue to push for further digitisation of the civil claims process the Damages Claims Portal (DCP) is at the forefront of HMCTS digitisation program.  This program of 4 sessions...
Jane Anderson & Alexander Davenport
Webinar
Publication date: 12 Dec 2024

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An introduction to the coroner’s court for personal injury and clinical negligence lawyers
This webinar is an introduction to the role of the coroner and coroner’s inquest aimed at the lawyer involved in personal injury and clinical negligence litigation.  Funding the inquest -...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 23 Jul 2024

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Back to basics: Cerebral palsy claims
This webinar, presented by renowned barrister and speaker Matthew Stockwell will cover: Cerebral Palsy – what is it and how is it caused?   Other consequences of neurological injury...
Matthew Stockwell
Webinar
Publication date: 23 Nov 2023