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Earlier this year, the Outer House of Scotland’s Court of Session handed down judgment in Gough v Cannons Law Practice [2025] CSOH 28 where the two pursuers sought damages for the loss of a chance to bring novel Aerotoxic Syndrome (“ATS”) claims against their former employers. The cases were brought by former pilots (the pursuers)…
An important, but sometimes overlooked, feature of road traffic litigation is the distinct and preferential damages and costs regime which applies to claims arising from collisions involving motorcycles and which renders considerable benefits to the victims of motorcycle accidents, as “vulnerable road users”, when compared to car drivers and their passengers. The sweeping changes instituted…
Cases alleging fabrication, exaggeration, or malingering in personal injury claims are not uncommon and often result in suspicion amongst the parties. An important tool used by Defendants is covert surveillance. Applications to admit such evidence are invariably vigorously contested. Background In Perrin v Walsh [2025] EWHC 2536 (KB), a personal injury claim following a road…
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Join us at Ropewalk Chambers for the Private Client Seminar hosted by the Nottinghamshire Junior Lawyers Division – NJLD. They will be covering a range of topics relating to Private Client practice, including an Introduction to Private Client in Practice, Trusts and Estates Disputes and Contentious Probate. This event is open to practitioners of all levels,…
Ropewalk Chambers is proud to announce its continued recognition in the Chambers UK Bar Guide 2026, with numerous members and practice areas ranked. In this year’s guide, we have eighteen individuals ranked across six circuits. We are delighted to be recognised in: We want to thank our clients and professional colleagues for their continued support…
On Thursday 9th October, the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) published an information note concerning motor neurone disease in professional sportspeople. The rise in neurodegenerative illnesses among high-profile sportspeople over the last decade has drawn increased attention. This blog has previously covered civil claims by professional athletes, while many sporting authorities have implemented rules and…
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