APIL annual conference and AGM

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1 Principal sponsor APIL annual conference and AGM Putting injured people first Thursday, 1 - Friday, 2 May 2014 The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales Following 12 months of reforms and upheaval in the personal injury world, APIL s annual conference 2014 will not only focus on the needs of injured people and how we can help their future, but will also bring you fully up-to-speed with all the latest developments in the PI world. Inside you will see that we have secured a number of top speakers including Richard Susskind OBE and Nick Ferrari, Broadcaster at LBC 97.3, London. We are also delighted to welcome Andrew Grech, Managing Director from Slater Gordon, Australia as our keynote speaker. As many will agree, APIL conferences are also a great opportunity to network. We do hope that you will be able to attend. RESIDENTIAL PACKAGE* ONLY VAT *Residential package includes: two-day conference programme, access to the exhibition, refreshments and meals throughout the two days, conference materials, accommodation on the Thursday evening and a ticket to the black tie gala dinner on Thursday, 1 May Day delegate rates and non-residential packages are also available Please see the enclosed booking form for further details Accredited by: APIL: all levels SRA: update The Bar Standards Board APIL/SRA CPD hours** Day one only: 5 hours Day two only: 4 hours 45 minutes BOTH DAYS: 9 hours 45 minutes The Bar Standards Board*** Day one only: 4 hours 30 minutes Day two only: 4 hours 30 minutes BOTH DAYS: 9 hours 30 minutes Why not join us the night before? Wednesday, 30 April Accommodation from VAT Welcome dinner from 55 + VAT (only applicable to conference and golf day attendees) **CPD hours may be subject to change ***Bar Standards Board CPD hours are rounded down to the nearest 30 minutes

2 Conference programme* Day one: Thursday, 1 May :45 09:30 Conference registration and refreshments in the exhibition area 09:30 09:35 Opening and introduction to the conference Chair: Deborah Evans, Chief Executive, APIL, Nottingham 09:35 10:20 APIL s annual general meeting 10:20 10:50 Refreshment break in the exhibition area Kindly sponsored by Jordans Publishing 10:50 11:20 Keynote address: Dealing with disruption - The challenges of true professionalism - Opportunities and risks in times of disruption - Strategies for success Speaker: Andrew Grech, Managing Director, Slater & Gordon, Australia 11:20 12:20 Tomorrow s lawyers Speaker: Professor Richard Susskind OBE, Author, Speaker, Independent Adviser, Radlett 12:20 13:00 The client s perspective Chair: Neil Sugarman, APIL EC Member, GLP Solicitors, Bury : David Bracher, Trustee, SIA, Oxfordshire Jonathan Fogerty, Chair of SIA and Solicitor at Fentons Solicitors part of Slater & Gordon, Manchester Peter McCabe, Chief Executive, Headway UK, London 13:00 14:00 Buffet lunch in the exhibition area Kindly sponsored by Focus Insurance 14:00 14:05 Welcome back Speaker: Deborah Evans, Chief Executive, APIL, Nottingham 14:05 14:30 Presidential address Speaker: John Spencer, Incoming APIL President, Spencers Solicitors Ltd, Chesterfield 14:30 15:30 APIL debate: Fighting back for the injured person - Current and forthcoming challenges for lawyers - What can we do to make the system better? - Working collaboratively for injured people - A client s right to compensation - Raising client awareness and confidence to make a claim Chaired by: John McQuater, Past APIL President, APIL EC Member, Atherton Godfrey, Doncaster Panellists: Mick Antoniw AM, Labour and Co-operative Assembly Member, National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff James Dalton, Assistant Director and Head of Motor and Liability, ABI, London Nick Ferrari, Radio Presenter, LBC 97.3, London Frances McCarthy, Past APIL President, Pattinson & Brewer, London Kevin Rowan, Head of Organisation and Services Department, TUC, London Raquel Siganporia, Solicitor, Bolt Burdon Kemp, London 15:30 16:00 Refreshment break in the exhibition area Kindly sponsored by Jordans Publishing 16:00 17:15 Seminar session one Delegates are invited to choose from one of three options Please see overleaf for further details on seminars 17:15 Close of day one *Topics and speakers may be subject to change

3 Conference programme continued* Thursday evening entertainment 19:45 20:15 Drinks reception Kindly sponsored by Corpore 20:15 01:00 Black tie gala dinner With live entertainment and music from motown and soul band 'Life and Soul' Kindly sponsored by CRIF Decision Solutions Ltd Day two: Friday, 2 May :00 09:30 Registration and refreshments Friday morning revival refreshments kindly sponsored by Medreport Services Ltd 09:30 10:45 Seminar session two Delegates are invited to choose from one of three options Please see overleaf for further details on seminars 10:45 11:15 Refreshments served in the exhibition hall Kindly sponsored by Jordans Publishing 11:15 12:30 Seminar session three Delegates are invited to choose from one of four options Please see overleaf for further details on seminars 12:30 13:30 Buffet lunch in the Caernarfon Bar Kindly sponsored by Focus Insurance 13:30 14:45 The future of costs and funding : Stuart Kightley, APIL Secretary, Osbornes Solicitors LLP, London David Marshall, Past APIL President, Anthony Gold, London 14:45 15:45 Jackson reforms one year on! Session kindly sponsored by LexisNexis - Developments - Problems - Protocols/portals - Fixed fees - independent assessments - What the future holds? Chaired by: Nigel Tomkins, APIL Treasurer, Nigel Tomkins Consultancy, Nottingham Panellists: Andrew Ritchie QC, 9 Gough Square, London Rachel Rothwell, Litigation Funding, London Bernie Rowe, Chairman, Lyons Davidson, Bristol Kerry Underwood, Founder, Underwoods Solicitors, Hemel Hempstead Michael Williamson, MRW Law Ltd, Somerset 15:45 Close of conference Farewell refreshments sponsored by Burcher Jennings Legal Pricing & Costs Consultants *Topics and speakers may be subject to change

4 Seminar choices* Seminar session one - Thursday, 1 May 2014 (16:00-17:15) ***STOP PRESS*** PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR YOUR CHOSEN SEMINARS PRIOR TO THE EVENT! Spaces on seminars are limited and will be allocated on a strictly first come, first served basis. We will endeavour to place as many delegates as possible in their seminar of choice. Please use the annual conference booking form to indicate which seminars you wish to attend. Alternatively, you can register electronically at: You will need to tick your first and second choices for each of the seminar sessions. Please note that some seminars will run more than once. The latest on the portals: EL/PL and RTAs This seminar will consider: protocols portal update Session kindly sponsored by First4Lawyers practical advice and strategy the future... David Bott - Past APIL President, APIL EC Member, Bott & Co, Wilmslow Cenric Clement-Evans - APIL EC Member, NewLaw Solicitors, Cardiff Damages 2014 This seminar will be bang-up-to-date at the time of the conference and will discuss all of the important developments on damages over the last 12 months. Laura Begley - Counsel, 9 Gough Square, London Malcolm Underhill - APIL Damages SIG Co-ordinator, IBB Solicitors, Uxbridge JPIL case and comment Session kindly sponsored by Sweet and Maxwell A legal division of Thomson Reuters Members of the JPIL editorial board will provide their expert analysis of the cases that really matter to PI practitioners, based on cases that have been and will be reported in recent and forthcoming editions of JPIL. The sessions will focus on three areas: liability quantum procedure JPIL prides itself on its expert case reporting and commentary. It often covers important cases before they appear anywhere else in print. JPIL not only tells you what cases say but also what they mean! Nigel Tomkins - JPIL Digest Editor, APIL Treasurer, Nigel Tomkins Consultancy, Nottingham Muiris Lyons - JPIL Editor, Past APIL President, Stewarts Law LLP, London John McQuater - Past APIL President, APIL EC Member, Atherton Godfrey, Doncaster Jonathan Wheeler - Incoming APIL Vice President, Bolt Burdon Kemp, London

5 Seminar choices* Seminar session two - Friday, 2 May 2014 (09:30-10:45) JPIL case and comment REPEAT OF SESSION ONE Session kindly sponsored by Sweet and Maxwell A legal division of Thomson Reuters Members of the JPIL editorial board will provide their expert analysis of the cases that really matter to PI practitioners, based on cases that have been and will be reported in recent and forthcoming editions of JPIL. The sessions will focus on three areas: liability quantum procedure JPIL prides itself on its expert case reporting and commentary. It often covers important cases before they appear anywhere else in print. JPIL not only tells you what cases say but also what they mean! Nigel Tomkins - JPIL Digest Editor, APIL Treasurer, Nigel Tomkins Consultancy, Nottingham Muiris Lyons - JPIL Editor, Past APIL President, Stewarts Law LLP, London John McQuater - Past APIL President, APIL EC Member, Atherton Godfrey, Doncaster Jonathan Wheeler - Incoming APIL Vice President, Bolt Burdon Kemp, London Appeals - making successful challenges in the post-jackson era Matthew Stockwell and Stephen Lawson will guide you through the intricacies of the appeal process and how you can maximise the prospects of a successful outcome, from the permission stage to final presentation, with essential tips and tactics on: the post-jackson landscape where do cases go wrong? which decisions are appealable? how do case management and final decisions differ? appeals practice and procedure in PI and CN cases getting permission first time making appeals attractive and persuading the judge(s) costs and funding Stephen Lawson - Past APIL Secretary, Head of Civil Litigation Department, FDR Law, Frodsham Matthew Stockwell - APIL President, Counsel, St Johns Buildings Chambers, Liverpool The litigating tourist Millions of tourists travel abroad every year on holiday, for leisure, rest, relaxation and even for business. Some of them will be unlucky enough to have their holiday dream turn into a nightmare. Accidents abroad often present legal and practical difficulties, particularly when the parties reside in different jurisdictions. Disputes and claims are inevitable. Rights of action, levels of compensation, evidential burdens, access to court and arbitral systems differ widely throughout the world. There is a huge lack of consistency in the overall approach to practice and procedure in the world and even within the EU. Through a case study, this session will try to illustrate how various regimes work to allow choices of forum for the plaintiffs, for the defendants and tactical consideration which will influence that choice. In a moderated session, a series of case studies will identify how those systems differ and the options available when advising those looking to bring a claim for personal injury following an accident abroad. The session will discuss, among others, the following issues: identifying the most appropriate forum and the applicable law issues arising under Rome II package travel, package holiday and package tour regulations 1992 local safety standards enforcement Alberto Perez-Cedillo - Co-ordinator of APIL's International SIG, Alberto Perez-Cedillo Spanish Solicitors and Lawyers, London Jean Pierre Bellecave - Avocat au Barreau de Bordeaux, France Sarah Prager - Counsel, One Chancery Lane Chambers, London *Topics and speakers may be subject to change

6 Seminar choices* Seminar session three - Friday, 2 May 2014 (11:15-12:30) Procedure update - Jackson applies to the defendants as well! The Jackson reforms are catching defendants out! What do they mean for: resiling from admissions? setting judgment aside? surveillance evidence? costs budgeting? John McQuater - APIL Past President, APIL EC Member, Atherton Godfrey, Doncaster Nigel Tomkins - APIL Treasurer, Nigel Tomkins Consultancy, Nottingham Fatal Accidents Act update Expert speakers will provide a comprehensive damages update, providing a cross-jurisdictional comparison between recovery in England & Wales and Scotland. This seminar will consider the following: current issues in fatal accident litigation, including case law update fatal accidents - the Scottish perspective bereavment and dependancy awards in England and Wales compared maximising damages recovery for your client (with tips, tactics and advice on presentation) the postcode lottery - APIL's bereavment campaign and what they can do to help Gordon Dalyell - APIL EC Member Scotland, Digby Brown LLP, Edinburgh Wendy Owen - Counsel, St Johns Buildings Chambers, Liverpool Matthew Stockwell - APIL President, Counsel, St Johns Buildings Chambers, Liverpool Rehabilitation - 10 years on! Kindly sponsored by Medical Records UK Panel session considering the future of rehabilitation in the context of personal injury cases: APIL rehabilitation policy what has happened to rehabilitation in the last 10 years? is rehabilitation economically viable in fast track claims? what is the difference between rehabilitation and case management? should all rehabilitation providers and case managers be accredited? does the rehabilitation process make a difference to injured people's lives? the changes that should be made to make the process more effective Chair Colin Ettinger - Past APIL President, APIL EC Member, Irwin Mitchell LLP, London David Fisher - Catastrophic Injury Claims Technical Manager, AXA, London Andrew Pemberton - Chair of the UK Rehabilitation Council, Board Member of the BARC, Croydon Amanda Stevens - Past APIL President, Irwin Mitchell LLP, London Spinal injuries for beginners This seminar will consider the following topics: anatomy of spinal cord injury (SCI) complications - syrinx, autonomic dysreflexia, deterioration etc life expectancy in SCI selecting experts accommodation issues care issues equipment, wheelchairs and transport for SCI future treatment costs understanding rehabilitation role of specialist solicitor Warren Collins - Co-ordinator of APIL's Spinal Cord Injury SIG, Penningtons Manches LLP, London David Tomlinson - Secretary of APIL's Spinal Cord Injury SIG, Barratt Goff & Tomlinson LTD, Nottingham *Topics and speakers may be subject to change

7 Supporting activities APIL charity golf day - Twenty Ten Course - Wednesday, 30 April - FULLY BOOKED! In aid of UKABIF Kindly sponsored by Just Costs Solicitors Welcome dinner on Wednesday, 30 April For conference and golf day attendees only APIL's annual general meeting Open to all APIL members Pre-dinner drinks reception on Thursday, 1 May Kindly sponsored by Corpore Black tie gala dinner on Thursday, 1 May Black tie dinner with live entertainment and music from motown and soul band Life and Soul' Kindly sponsored by CRIF Decision Solutions Ltd Exhibition The conference will be supported by over 60 exhibition stands, offering a wide range of products and services, that are relevant in the field of personal injury law Relaxology stand We are delighted to welcome back the ever popular relaxology stand, which gives delegates the chance to wind down inbetween sessions with either a relaxing head, neck and shoulder massage or a reflexology foot massage Kindly sponsored by National Accident Helpline With special thanks to our sponsors:

8 Further information APIL AGM Day one of the conference hosts our annual general meeting, which is a closed session for APIL members only. Conference packs - electronic option As an alternative option to the conference ringbinder, we are delighted to offer a digital publication to our delegates, which can be viewed on mobile devices such as ipads or laptops. If delegates choose to go ahead with the digital option only, they will not receive a hard copy of the conference pack. Anybody choosing the digital option will receive a discount of 10 + VAT on their conference registration. All delegates will be sent download instructions prior to the event and will receive the ibook (for ipad) or PDF (other devices) in advance of the conference. Dress codes Please note that the following dress codes apply to the conference: Welcome dinner on Wednesday, 30 April - smart/casual Main conference - smart/casual Gala dinner on Thursday, 1 May - black tie Black tie gala dinner The gala dinner is open to delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and speakers and wristbands will be issued to all attendees. Additional places may only be purchased for delegate s spouses/partners. Weekend rates and leisure facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort - discounted rates!* APIL has negotiated some very special spa and golf rates at the Celtic Manor Resort, so that conference attendees can bring partners along and make the most of the facilities at this prestigious venue: 15% off any treatment at the Forum Spa (excluding packages) Valid between Tuesday, 29 April and Thursday, 1 May Reduced golf rates on the Roman Road or Montgomerie course 26 per person on Wednesday, 30 April and Thursday, 1 May 34 per person on Friday, 2 May Weekend rates Discounted rates start from for single occupancy and for double in the Manor House and for single occupancy and for double occupancy in the Main Resort. Valid from Friday, 2 - Sunday, 4 May. *To take advantage of these special offers, please contact the Celtic Manor directly on and quote APIL2014. Seminar choices Spaces on seminars are limited and allocated on a strictly first come, first served basis. We will endeavour to place as many delegates as possible in their seminar of choice. Please use the annual conference booking form to indicate which seminars you wish to attend. Alternatively you can register electronically at You will need to tick your first and second choices for each of the seminar sessions. Please note that the JPIL case and comment seminar will run twice. Registration The APIL annual conference is open to APIL members only. To book your place, please complete the enclosed registration form and return with full payment to: Claire Lowther, Conference Organiser, APIL, 3 Alder Court, Rennie Hogg Road, Nottingham NG2 1RX DX: Nottingham 42 Telephone: Fax: [email protected]

9 APIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND AGM 2014 The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales Thursday, 1 May Friday, 2 May 2014 REGISTRATION FORM APIL annual conference: Thursday, 1 Friday, 2 May 2014 Option Residential package (including attendance at both days of the conference plus one ticket to the gala dinner and single occupancy accommodation at the Celtic Manor Resort on Thursday, 1 May) Day delegate only (Thursday,1 May) APIL member fee VAT VAT Please tick if applicable Day delegate only (Friday, 2 May) Two day delegate (non-residential) (Thursday, 1 and Friday, 2 May; with no accommodation or evening dinner ticket) VAT VAT Discount of 10 + VAT for any delegate who chooses not to receive a pre-printed copy of the conference ringbinder In addition to the pre-printed conference ringbinder, we are delighted to offer a digital publication to all delegates, which can be viewed on mobile devices such as ipads or laptops. To choose this option, please tick below and take 10 + VAT off the above rates If delegates choose not to receive a hard copy of the conference pack, they will receive a discount of 10 + VAT on the above registration fees. Please note: All delegates will be sent download instructions prior to the event and will receive the ibook (for ipad) or PDF (other devices) in advance of the conference. Evening prior to the conference: Wednesday, 30 April 2014 Option Fee Please tick if applicable Single occupancy accommodation VAT Ticket to the informal evening dinner 55 + VAT Partner supplements Option Double occupancy supplement for the evening of Wednesday, 30 April Fee 50 + VAT Please tick if applicable Additional evening dinner ticket on Wednesday, 30 April (only available to delegate s spouses/partners) 55 + VAT Double occupancy supplement for the evening of Thursday, 1 May 50 + VAT Additional dinner dance ticket on Thursday, 1 May (only available to delegate s spouses/partners) 70 + VAT Please see the back page of the enclosed flyer for spa and golf rates at the Celtic Manor Resort Please see overleaf for payment details > > >

10 APIL ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2014 REGISTRATION FORM Please return your completed form to: APIL, 3 Alder Court, Rennie Hogg Road, Nottingham NG2 1RX DX: Nottingham 42 Telephone: Fax: Name of APIL member: Firm: Address: APIL no: Fax no: Tel no: Name of partner (for double occupancy bookings): Please detail any accommodation requirements: Please detail any additional requirements (including dietary): Please note that all dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice, although if there is an additional charge for this by the venue or this has to be sourced externally, the charge will be passed onto the delegate I enclose a cheque for payable to APIL (a VAT receipt will be issued) Please charge my debit card (Visa Debit/Delta) with the amount of Please charge my credit card (MasterCard/Visa/Amex) with the amount of (Please note that a 2.50 booking fee will apply to each credit card transaction) My card number is Cardholder s name Issue no (if applicable) Expiry date Cardholder s address Postcode Card security number (three digits on the back of the card): Cardholder s signature Date SEMINAR S Please indicate which seminars you would like to attend by ticking your first and second choices. Seminars will be allocated on a first come first served basis and confirmation will follow with your joining instructions. Thursday, 1 May 4.00pm 5.15pm SESSION ONE JPIL case and comment The latest on the portals: EL/PL and RTAs Damages 2014 FIRST SECOND Friday, 2 May 9.30am 10.45am SESSION TWO JPIL case and comment REPEAT OF SESSION ONE Appeals: making successful challenges in the post Jackson era The litigating tourist FIRST SECOND Friday, 2 May 11.15am 12.30pm SESSION THREE Procedure update Jackson applies to the defendants as well! Fatal Accidents Act update Rehabilitation 10 years on! FIRST SECOND Spinal injuries for beginners Terms and conditions: By registering for this conference, you are agreeing to APIL s terms and conditions. Please visit the APIL website for further details: WF2014