The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in Wetherell v Student Loans Company Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 645, where the Claimant relied directly on an EU law directive to obtain damages from his employer for noise-induced tinnitus. Tom Carter and Jessica Woodliffe appeared for the successful appellant. Many noise claims involve exposure which happened…
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21 Oct 2025
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…
15 Oct 2025
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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24 Apr 2026
The long-anticipated judgment in Abbott v Ministry of Defence has now been handed down. Kate Longson, who was instructed as junior counsel to the Ministry of Defence, summarises the key aspects of the judgment. In 2021, Hugh James solicitors issued a Claim Form in the name of David Abbott and approximately 3500 other Claimants for…
30 Jan 2026
The occurrence of tragic accidents can affect not only those directly involved, but frequently those dearest to them. The law recognises this. That said, the scope of redress for such ‘Secondary Victims’, from the original tortfeasor, is notably narrow. Save for a brief recap on the key legal principles, this article does not intend to…
13 Jan 2026
Few disputes are as emotionally charged as those concerning the burial of a loved one. In a recent High Court action, the Claimants, two sisters, sought to give effect to their mother’s last wishes, that she be buried alongside their father. The Defendants, their two brothers by a different father, denied any such wishes. The…
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15 Dec 2025
We would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year from everyone at Chambers. Please...
11 Dec 2025
To read Kate Longson's summary of the final judgment, written on 24 April 2026, click here. The Abbott cohort of claims consists...
10 Dec 2025
It is with great delight that we announce Jack Stuart will be taking over as Chair of the Nottinghamshire Junior...
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11th Jun 2026 @ 13:30
Ropewalk Chambers’ popular annual Clinical Negligence Conference returns in 2026, bringing together clinical negligence practitioners for a focused afternoon of expert insight, practical guidance and the latest legal updates. This free half-day conference, sponsored by Prosperity Insurance, is aimed at claimant and defendant practitioners of all seniorities. Taking place on Thursday 11 June 2026 at…
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3rd Dec 2025 @ 15:00
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,…
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2nd Oct 2025 @ 13:00
Join us for our upcoming webinar, Personal Injury Liability Update 2025, on Thursday 2 October 2025 at 1:00 pm. Presented by our newest tenants, Dominic Parisutham and Louise Gillett, this session will provide practical insights into the most significant recent cases and their implications for practitioners. Key cases and issues covered include: J D Wetherspoon…
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08 Sep 2025
Jack McCracken has written a case analysis for Lexis+ UK on the recent County Court decision in the HAVS case...
21 Apr 2022
Gareth McAloon has recently had a guest appearance on an episode of Shoosmith's Serious Injury Podcast titled Inquest Process and Care Home Claims....
13 Jan 2022
To download a PDF copy of this article, please click here. On 12th January 2022, judgment was handed down in...