Catastrophic Injury Claims

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1 Catastrophic Injury Claims Tuesday, 4 July pm pm St John s Chambers St John s Chambers Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team, in association with Affiniti Finance Limited, welcomes you to this hot topic seminar, reviewing catastrophic injury claims. The seminar will examine some of the issues arising from judicial decisions over the last two years along with the practical implications in this fast developing area of the law. Affiniti Finance Limited is a specialist lender that supports people who are pursuing legal claims, particularly personal injury claims. They finance access to the legal, medical and other support services that a claimant may need. In support of the Cost 20 as a charitable donation CPD 1.5 Accreditation BSB and SRA

2 St John s Chambers, Bristol Programme pm Registration and refreshments pm Welcome from the Chair Christopher Sharp QC, Barrister, St John s Chambers pm A miscellany of recent issues Christopher Sharp QC, Barrister, St John s Chambers Christopher will look at a miscellany of recent issues of current interest in law and practice pm Accommodation claims and interim payments in catastrophic injury cases Richard Stead Barrister, St John s Chambers Richard will discuss accommodation claims and interim payments by reference to recent cases and the discount rate pm Empowerment: Nick Shapland, Managing Director, Affiniti Finance Limited Nick Shapland looks at how thoughtfully structured litigation finance and loans can empower claimants to take back control of their lives and rehabilitation when interim payments are not available, at a time when they are most needed or if payments are made with strings attached pm Question and answer session 6.15pm Drinks and canapés Founded in 2005, the Rooprai Spinal Trust (RST) is an award winning, voluntary charity that supports people affected by spinal cord injuries. Inspired by Marrianne Rooprai, herself a c4 tetraplegic, RST sponsors other individuals from around the UK to have much needed access to expert physiotherapy. The RST also assists with research projects nationally and internationally.

3 Your presenters Christopher Sharp QC (Call 1975) (QC 1999) St John s Chambers One of the leading Personal Injury Silks. Christopher s practice encompasses both claimant and defendant work, and he is instructed in all areas of personal injury and clinical negligence. The majority of his work involves multi-million pound catastrophic injury cases that very often contain complex medical causation and long-term care plan issues. He is experienced in negotiating solutions to funding problems involving indemnities or other facilitative outcomes. Christopher is a highly esteemed silk who acts for both defendants and claimants. He frequently handles cases involving local authority negligence. Christopher is exceptionally bright, has fantastic attention to detail and is a very strong advocate. He is extremely astute and excellent with the client. Chambers UK, Personal Injury (2017) Richard Stead, Barrister (Call 1979) St John s Chambers Richard is one of the leading catastrophic injury practitioners on the Western Circuit and is regularly instructed for claimant and defendant clients in complex personal injury actions, particularly those involving brain injury and other high value claims. He has vast experience in employer s liability, sports injury and RTA claims, and is well-known nationally for his particular expertise in cases involving agriculture, animals, arboriculture and construction. Richard is consistently excellent, he cuts straight to the issues quickly and is very able in handling complex cases and negotiations. Chambers UK, Personal Injury (2016) Nick Shapland, Managing Director and one of three founders of Affiniti Finance Limited. Nick has enjoyed a long career in a number of areas of finance, including private equity, corporate finance, treasury management and the financing of large infrastructure projects, such as hospitals. Nick worked for the 3i Group plc for 20 years where he advised in a number of differing areas of investment finance, including providing structural funding to family owned businesses and latterly becoming the Group s Treasury Director. St John s Chambers is one of Bristol s leading sets of chambers for company advisory and advocacy work, with its barristers obtaining regular instruction in shareholder disputes, directors duties and directors disqualification cases. The set is praised by sources for its provision of commercially minded advice and the professional and incredibly flexible attitude of its barristers. Chambers UK, Company (2017)

4 Booking information Please be advised that places are limited so please book early to guarantee a place. Cost Delegate fee: 20 as a charitable donation The fee for this seminar includes the full conference pack and refreshments. Booking Form Please complete the booking form and either: us at seminars@stjohnschambers.co.uk Fax your completed Booking Form to us on Post your completed Booking Form to: Marketing & Events team, St John s Chambers, 101 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6PU. Please send a cheque with this form or tick the box if you wish to be invoiced. Cheques are to be made payable to St John s Chambers. Terms and Conditions Payment: All invoices for this seminar must be paid within 30 days of the invoice date. Cancellation: Any cancellations received with less than 48 hours notice will not be entitled to a refund. This is to cover catering and administrative costs related to the seminar. Confirmation of registration: If you have not received confirmation of your registration one week before the conference, please telephone St John s Chambers Marketing & Events team on to confirm that your registration form has been received. Substitute delegates: Substitute delegates will be accepted at any time please telephone to let us know the name of the substitute. If you have any enquiries, please call St John s Chambers Marketing & Events team on or seminars@stjohnschambers.co.uk.

5 Booking Form Please complete the Booking Form in BLOCK CAPITALS and send to: fax to or post to Marketing & Events team, St John s Chambers, 101 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6PU First Delegate Name: Firm: Postal Address/DX: Tel No: Special/dietary requirements: * Do you wish to receive future seminar updates? Yes No Please invoice or I enclose a cheque for ( 20 per person) made payable to: St John s Chambers Second Delegate Name: Firm: Postal Address/DX: Tel No: Special/dietary requirements: * Do you wish to receive future seminar updates? Yes No Please invoice or I enclose a cheque for ( 20 per person) made payable to: St John s Chambers Once payment has been received you will receive a booking confirmation via . * We will not pass your details to any 3rd party.

6 St John s Chambers Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence team and Affiniti Finance Limited look forward to welcoming you to this seminar. St John s Chambers 101 Victoria Street Bristol BS1 6PU DX Bristol TWITTER clerks@stjohnschambers.co.uk