Taking place in January and February 2019, the five weeks of seminars will cover a range of clinical negligence topics with talks from both medical and legal experts. Each seminar will be followed by drinks and networking.
This year, due to the refurbishment project happening in Chambers, we will be hosting the Skeleton Series at Gray’s Inn.
Tickets are priced as follows (all prices quoted exclude VAT):
Seminar tickets are £20 per person per seminar. If you wish to book all 5 you can do this for £75. We offer a group discount of 25% when 3 or more people book the same event.
Webinar tickets are priced at £10 per person per webinar. The webinars will be available for 7 days from the date of the recording.
Registration begins at 5.30pm each week and the seminars will begin promptly at 5.45pm
To book your place, please complete our booking form and email this to us. We will confirm your booking and send an invoice by return.
Week 1 – Thursday 10 January 2019
Paediatric Neurosurgery and Neuropsychology
Chaired by Simeon Maskrey QC
| Dr Sonja Soeterik | Assessment of brain injuries from a neuropsychologist’s perspective |
| Mr Jay Jayamohan | Issues arising in paediatric neurosurgery, how to deal with them and what lawyers should be aware of |
| Leslie Keegan | Fundamental Dishonesty and its particular application in Brain Injury Cases |
Week 2 – Thursday 17 January 2019
Radiology and Cardiology
Chaired by Vanessa Marshall QC
| Dr Deepa Gopalan | Use of radiology in cardiac disease |
| Dr Tim Cripps | Pitfalls in heart rhythm management |
| Adam Clemens | The implications of radiology in traumatic brain injury – does absence of evidence equal evidence of absence |
Week 3 – Thursday 31 January 2019
Brain Injury and Rehabilitation
Chaired by HHJ Godsmark QC
| Dr Richard Greenwood | Medical management during rehabilitation after brain injury |
| Mr Tim Lawrence | Traumatic Brain Injuries |
| Deirdre Goodwin & Kate Lumbers | Quantum Challenges in Brain Injury claims |
Week 4 – Thursday 7 February 2019
Surgery
Chaired by HHJ Coe QC
| Prof Graeme Poston | Consent issues and recognising complications in Laparoscopic Surgery |
| Mr Ahmed Ahmed | Bariatric Surgery – the medicolegal bear-traps |
| Mr Niall Kirkpatrick | Updates on issues arising in relation to plastic and reconstructive surgery |
| Hugh Preston QC & Jonathan Bertram | Legal Update |
Week 5 – Thursday 14 February 2019
Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Chaired by Richard Baker
| Ms Anne Henderson | Montgomery – Mandatory or Madness? |
| Julian Matthews | Causation conundrums in obstetrics and gynaecology |
If you have any queries about these events please contact us.
Please note every effort will be made to adhere to the advertised programme but it may be necessary to substitute speakers at short notice due to court commitments or medical emergencies. These seminars will carry APIL accreditation.
For help or advice please call +44 (0)20 7242 3555 or complete the form below
A member of the Clerking team will help you resolve your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an out of hours number?
Yes, please call Chambers mainline number +44 (0)20 7242 3555 and you will be directed to the out of hours phone lines.
How can I find out whether 7BR can take my case?
As a direct access client, please visit our direct access page and complete the initial form, a member of the clerking team will then be in touch to discuss the next steps.
Will my barrister deal with all the correspondence?
Some barristers have the ability to “conduct litigation” for direct access clients. Our clerks will be able to assist you as to which of our members are trained and accredited to do so.
How do I instruct a barrister?
Please visit our direct access page for the initial steps on instructing a barrister, or contact our clerks on +44 (0)20 7242 3555.
