Updates and Briefing Papers

Updated ruling on Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP. Z o.o

• FOIL

The recent ruling in Majid Ali v HSF Logistics Polska Sp. Z o.o [2023] EWHC 2159 (KB) has attracted significant attention within legal circles, particularly regarding the principles of illegality in credit hire claims.

Rehabilitation in OIC Claims – A Joint Consultation

• FOIL

The Proliferation of Class Actions in the UK

• FOIL

Recent years have seen a growing trend of claimants coming together to bring claims against a common entity believed to have caused loss to all claimants in the same or similar way.

Professional Indemnity Insurance Market Trends: A Comprehensive Legal Perspective

• FOIL

The professional indemnity insurance (PII) market is a critical component of risk management for legal practices in England. Recent developments in the market have created a more favourable environment for insureds, following a period of high premiums and limited insurer appetite.

FOIL Ireland Seminar – Legal Review of 2024

• FOIL Ireland

On 5th December 2024, we held our annual FOIL Ireland event at the Westbury Hotel in Dublin.

From non-stick to never gone – the PFAS story

• FOIL

Best Practice for Handling of Noise Induced Hearing Loss Claims in Northern Ireland

• FOIL Northern Ireland

Navigating the New Normal – Part 2

• FOIL

The second session of the conference commenced with a presentation by Mark Shepherd from the ABI, who provided insights into the priority issues for the insurance sector the ABI will take into its discussions with the new Labour government.

Navigating the New Normal – Part 1

• FOIL

The FOIL President's Conference 2024, held at the London offices of DAC Beachcroft, brought together industry professionals under the theme 'Navigating under the New Normal'. This year's conference aimed to shine a light on the evolving challenges and opportunities within our sector, reflecting the significant shifts we have all experienced in recent times.

Personal Injury Discount Rate – Some Reflections

• FOIL

Moving Forward together? What’s next for the EU/UK Legal Framework on Cross Border Claims

• FOIL

King’s Bench Masters Cost Management Hearings Guidance Note

• FOIL

The guidance below has been published by Senior Master Cook, to assist parties in preparing for cost management hearings in the KBD in high value personal injury and clinical negligence claims and encourage settlement of budgeting issues.