Overview
This webinar examines claims of under-settlement brought against claimant solicitors, focusing on how courts determine whether professional negligence has occurred in the handling, settlement, or litigation of a case. It explores key case law where negligence was both established and rejected, identifying the critical factors that influence judicial decisions.
The session also highlights common risk areas and concludes with practical guidance on developing effective strategies to minimise the risk of under-settlement allegations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal principles governing allegations of under-settlement and professional negligence
- Analyse key cases where negligence was found and where it was not established
- Identify the main risk areas that can lead to under-settlement claims
- Recognise the factors courts consider when assessing solicitors’ conduct in settlement decisions
- Develop practical strategies to reduce the risk of under-settlement allegations in their own practice
Barrister
Kings Chambers, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham and 4-5 Gray's Inn Square, London
Gordon was called to the Bar in 1991 having originally qualified and practised as a solicitor. He practices from Kings Chambers, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham and 4-5 Gray's Inn Square, London. He works in the area of personal injury litigation and in the law relating to civil procedure, limitation and costs. He has a particular interest in issues relating to damages, evidence, costs and procedure.
Gordon is a former executive committee member of APIL and has lectured widely for APIL and CPIL on personal injury and procedure topics. Gordon is the author of Personal Injury Practice Notes (Cavendish); The APIL Guide to Fatal Accidents (now in its 4th edition); the 14th edition of Munkman and Exall on Damages for Personal Injury Death and Periodical Payments the New Law. He also wrote the section on limitation for the APIL loose-leaf and contributes two chapters to Munkman on Employer’s Liability... view full biography