WELCOME TO MEDICO-LEGAL CONFERENCE 2025
Welcome to the seventh Medico-Legal Conference organised by SpecialistInfo and Iconic Media Solutions!
We are delighted to be able to hold this conference as a hybrid event once again this year allowing more delegates to be able to attend and have the opportunity to hear the latest updates and developments from within the industry regardless of their location or schedule.
This year’s conference programme as always features some of the UK’s leading industry experts and we are honoured to confirm our keynote presentation will be given by Mrs Justice Lambert DBE, Judge in Charge of the King’s Bench Civil List.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our expert speakers, exhibitors and sponsors for their help and support in making the conference a success.
We wish you an informative and productive day and we hope to see you at future conferences.
Kind regards,
Nicola Guy - Conference Manager & The Conference Team
LEGAL MEDICO
CONFERENCE 2025
Programme
12th June 2025, Congress Centre, London
8:45 - Registration
9:30 - Welcome and Introductions from the Master of Ceremonies
Professor Dominic Regan, City Law School, London. Legal Speaker, Writer and Broadcaster
9:40 - Keynote Address: A View from the High Court Bench
Mrs Justice Lambert DBE, High Court Judge - King’s Bench Division, Judiciary of England & Wales
10:05 - Alternative Dispute Resolution – The New Law and Best Practice
Professor Dominic Regan, City Law School, London. Legal Speaker, Writer and Broadcaster
10:35 - Functional Neurological Disorders – Can it be Faked?
Chloe Davies, Legal Director, Clyde & Co LLP
11:10 - Refreshments and Networking
11:30 - Connecting Legal Outcomes and Patient Safety
Kamal Bedi, Deputy Director of Claims Management, NHS Resolution
11:55 - Understanding Spinal Stability: An Essential Guide for Legal and Medical Professionals
Mr Jaykar R. Panchmatia, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeon, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
12:20 - From Clinic to Courtroom: A Clinician’s Guide to Being an Effective Expert Witness (A Lawyer’s Perspective!)
Bethan Parry, Healthcare Partner, Browne Jacobson LLP
12:45 - “Dr Gas touched my….” Multiple Jeopardy Arising from a Misunderstanding
Clare Stapleton, Medicolegal Consultant, Medical Protection Society
13:10 - Lunch and Networking
14:10 - Giving Evidence in Court, An Expert’s Perspective
Professor Graeme Poston, Professor of Surgery, G J Poston Ltd
14:45 - AI and Clinical/Professional Negligence
Francesca O’Neill , Barrister, Deka Chambers
15:10 - Clinical Negligence Reports - A Clinician’s Perspective
Mr Nikhil Shah, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, Nikhil Shah Limited
15:35 - Refreshments and Networking
16:00 - Duty of Care in the GP World
Dr Jeremy Platt, GP
16:25 - Two Sides, One Case: Improving Expert-Lawyer Collaborations in Medico-Legal Work
Professor Pat Price, Founder, The Medico-Legal Knowledge Partnership
16:45 - The Major Trauma Partnership
Andrew Pemberton, Managing Director, Major Trauma Support Partnership (MTSP)
17:05 - Closing Comments followed by Champagne Reception
Professor Dominic Regan, City Law School, London. Legal Speaker, Writer and Broadcaster
18:00 - Close
Speakers
MRS JUSTICE LAMBERT DBE - KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Mrs Justice Lambert DBE was instructed in clinical negligence and injury cases of the greatest complexity and value in her time at the Bar. She took Silk in 2009. She acted as Lead Counsel when Dame Janet Smith undertook a review of the relationship between the BBC and Jimmy Savile. In 2014 she was lead counsel in the Hillsborough Inquest where “During my questioning of the match commander, David Duckenfield, he admitted that he lied about fans forcing the exit gate to gain entry to the stadium: the court — packed with the relatives of those who died — fell completely silent.” In 2018 she was appointed to the High Court bench where she has tried a number of notorious murder cases as well as civil injury and abuse actions. She sits in the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) from time to time.
PROFESSOR DOMINIC REGAN - MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Dominic is Director of Knowledge at Frenkel Topping. His specialty is Civil Litigation Procedure. He is a columnist at the ‘New Law Journal’, writes a column for every edition of ‘Litigation Funding’ and is Special Adviser to the Association of Costs Lawyers.
KAMAL BEDI
Kamal joined NHS Resolution in 2014, having previously worked as a defendant clinical negligence solicitor since 2002 for specialist national law firms, acting for a range of clients on advisory and litigation matters. At NHS Resolution Kamal has had experience of operational and technical claims management, including development and leadership of NHS Resolution’s innovative Early Notification work prior to moving into the Deputy Director of Claims role in 2019.
CHLOE DAVIES
Having read Law at the University of Leeds, Chloe completed her LPC at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. From there, she trained at RadcliffesLeBrasseur, London, where she developed her interest for Defendant Clinical Negligence work. After a brief hiatus on qualification, working at Eversheds LLP, she moved to Hempsons (Harrogate) and then DAC Beachcroft (Leeds), before commencing her current role as a Legal Director at Clyde and Co (Manchester). Chloe’s practice focuses predominantly on the highest value, most complex clinical negligence claims. She is also the lead for cases involving fundamental dishonesty and committal proceedings, with significant experience in this area. Chloe is currently involved in a very high-profile group action. Chloe regularly delivers training and seminars on all aspects of clinical negligence cases and is responsible for training and developing junior members of the team.
Speakers
FRANCESCA O’NEILL
Francesca is highly ranked by both major legal directories across her practice areas. They say she “is an absolute pleasure to work with”… “a fierce and meticulous advocate with technical and procedural expertise at her fingertips” known for ”powerful and clever advocacy, capable of blowing other advocates out of the water”. She has particular expertise at trial and contested hearings and her practice is chiefly focussed on the negligence liability of professionals and public authorities. These include the most complex clinical negligence cases, multi-million pound claims in respect of lawyers, architects and surveyors, social services claims and high profile cases examining the extent of public authorities’ duties, see eg. Osborne & Anor v Cambridgeshire County Council [2022] EWHC 1982), and linked injury-related claims (particularly Inquests, EL/ PL and difficult cases at the juncture of private and public law). Francesca is the author of Thomson Reuter’s Practice Note on lawyer’s scope of duty and has a particular interest in the nature and extent of the duty of care. In 2020, Francesca was appointed to the Attorney-General’s Panel of Counsel and is instructed by the Government in a range of cases – particularly those that involve vexatious litigants and that require civil restraint orders (see eg. Soeb v Secretary of State for the Home Office [2021] EWHC 3403 (QB), Morrell v Health & Safety Executive [2022] 6 WLUK 142). In 2023, she was appointed a part-time Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, sitting in the Health and Social Care Chamber.
MR JAYKAR PANCHMATIA
Mr Panchmatia is a highly motivated and organised Consultant Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospitals, London. He trained at Level 1 UK trauma centres as an orthopaedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon. Mr Panchmatia completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, USA. He has degrees from Harvard University, where he was a Fulbright Scholar, and Cambridge University. He has 70+ academic publications and presentations, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Mr Panchmatia is an established expert witness and has a mature medico-legal practice. His practice spans all spinal conditions. He is a specialist in serious/ complex high value injuries. Mr Panchmatia is registered with APIL, AvMA, National Crime Agency (NCA) and the UK Register of Expert Witnesses. Mr Panchmatia was awarded Best Spinal Surgery Expert Witness in Acquisition UK’s 2024 Expert Witness Awards. He offers nationwide consultations, including home and prison visits.
BETHAN PARRY
Bethan is a healthcare Partner based in Manchester. She specialises in clinical negligence litigation and healthcare law. Having originally worked as a Claimant solicitor in a niche clinical negligence practice, Bethan moved across to undertake Defendant work in 2021. She has over 15 years of expertise and supports medical defence organisations, insurers and NHS providing clear and pragmatic advice to primary healthcare individuals, hospital clinicians and privately indemnified medical professionals.
Speakers
ANDREW PEMBERTON
Andrew set up the Major Trauma Signposting Partnership (MTSP) with St George’s Hospital in 2015. Since then the service has become the leading provider of bedside advice and support for trauma patients working in 12 Major Trauma Centres. Many of the patients supported go on to make personal injury claims and the MTSP has developed a list of trauma experts for lawyers to use when seeking medico legal or rehabilitation input.
DR JEREMY PLATT
Jeremy Platt read Physiological Sciences at Magdalen College, Oxford, and qualified in medicine from the University of Edinburgh. He trained in hospital medicine and haematology in and around Edinburgh and Glasgow before training to be a General Practitioner in Glasgow. He has worked full time as a GP partner at Binfield Surgery, Bracknell, Berkshire for 25 years. Jeremy has been supplying evidence to Claimant and Defendant solicitors about allegations of General Practitioner Breach of Duty for 10 years and in that time has written around 500 reports. He has attended many conferences with lawyers and expert witness meetings. He has given advice to the General Medical Council to assist in their investigation of over 80 allegations of poor practice. Jeremy has had a special interest in prescribing, and he has sat on various committees charged with delivering policies for the local NHS bodies in this field for 18 years. He has advised and contributed to the development of policies in all clinical fields and has given advice and support to colleagues whose prescribing data suggested that this was necessary. Jeremy enjoys travel outside work and is a mad keen golfer.
PROFESSOR GRAEME POSTON
Graeme Poston was a consultant General Surgeon at Liverpool University Hospitals Trust from 1991 until he retired from full-time NHS clinical practice in 2018. However, he continues to work part time for the NHS in an administrative capacity and revalidated again on the GMC Specialist Register for a further 5 years in 2024. He was appointed Professor of Surgery by the University of Liverpool in 2011. He has maintained an active medico legal practice for the last 30 years taking both clinical negligence and personal injury instructions. He has provided in excess of 3,000 reports to the Courts in the UK, Ireland, Hong Kong, St Helena, the Cayman Islands and the USA, roughly 70% claimant instructed.
PROFESSOR PAT PRICE
Professor Pat Price has been working to redefine cancer treatment for 35 years. She trained in general medicine in Cambridge and in oncology at the Royal Marsden Hospital. She undertook her research degree at the Institute of Cancer Research and was awarded the Cambridge University medal for best laboratory-based MD in 1991.
Speakers
MR NIKHIL SHAH
Mr Nikhil Shah is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic consultant with special interest in trauma, hip and knee replacements. He is part of the tertiary regional pelvic-acetabular and periprosthetic fracture service. He has won several prestigious awards including the Rothman Ranawat American Hip Society Travelling Fellowship, the Walter Mercer medal and the Edward Burton Memorial Prize. He is well-published in his areas of interest and regularly writes articles in medico-legal and expert witness journals. Mr Shah teaches on many trauma and joint replacement courses, and medico-legal courses. He provides personal injury and clinical negligence reports in his areas of interest.
CLARE STAPLETON
Clare Stapleton is a Medicolegal Consultant at the London Office of Medical Protection. Before joining MPS she was a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Health for 16 years. She was the patient safety lead clinician and also led the mortality review process and set up the Medical Examiner service at Frimley Health. At Medical Protection she assists members by providing medicolegal advice and supports and advises doctors who are involved in serious incidents, inquests, disciplinary and regulatory investigations.
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Exhibitors & Sponsors
ALLDOQ STAND M11
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We are the UK’s leading charity helping people to thrive after a brain injury. We provide innovative rehabilitation and ongoing support to ensure life after brain injury can be a life well lived. We provide a high level of support of rehabilitation, to meet people’s needs at every stage of their rehabilitation pathway. This includes offering specialist-supported living accommodation so the people we support can live independently in the community. This includes work placements and educational activities. All of the people we support have a personalised rehabilitation package with clear goals and identified outcomes. This helps people to maximise their independence as quickly as they can. Ground-breaking research drives our care and support.
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Civica Medical Billing and Collection is the UK’s number 1 medical billing service for independent healthcare providers. With over 30 years’ experience, we are amongst the top medical billing services in the United Kingdom and a trusted partner to more than 1,800 private consultants, groups, clinics and hospitals, delivering a bespoke, efficient and secure service. Using our service, consultants significantly streamline their billing process by improving cash flow and reduces outstanding debts. We have robust procedures that are proven to efficiently manage billing and minimise issues that can lead to delays in payment.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
THE DOCTORS CLUB STAND M9
w: www.thedoctorsclub.co.uk
The Doctor’s Club is a free to join benefits club for doctors, consultants and health professionals in the UK. The club secures preferential rates from business services companies in the healthcare sector and also a wide range of luxury goods/leisure partners on behalf of members. Members have access to exclusive Doctors Club events and also benefit from special access/ discounts on other healthcare events. The club also provides members with other tools to assist with the successful running of a private practice such as: The Doctors Club Knowledge Base, “Ask An Expert” tool and The Practice Managers Forum.
EIDO HEALTHCARE STAND M2
w: www.eidohealthcare.com
EIDO Healthcare stands at the intersection of digital innovation and medico-legal excellence, offering robust informed consent solutions that significantly enhance the medico-legal integrity of the patient consent process. EIDO’s consent platform is meticulously designed to mitigate legal risks by ensuring patients receive and understand all necessary information regarding medical procedures, risks, and benefits, thereby empowering them to make fully informed decisions. This proactive approach to informed consent not only elevates patient understanding and engagement but also reduces the likelihood of litigation by reinforcing transparency and documentation accuracy. EIDO Healthcare - providing gold-standard content for consent for over 20 years.
GS MEDICAL GROUP STAND M1
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GS Medical Group is a boutique medical organisation providing independent medicolegal services in the UK. GS Medical Group has a strong interest in medical education. GS Medical Group takes its name from the Medical Director and Founder, Dr G Spoto, FRCPsych MA FAcadMEd a Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Educator with over 30 years experience in the NHS and the Independent Sector. Dr G Spoto is a Member of The Medicolegal Society of London. He is an Expert Witness and was as Medical Member of the 1st Tier Tribunal (Mental Health) between 1995 - 2021.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
MAPS MEDICAL STAND M3
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MAPS Medical provide medical expert evidence for legal claims for damages in personal injury, disease, and clinical negligence cases. Established and run by lawyers, MAPS have a unique understanding of what law firms want; that is why MAPS are trusted to supply complex reports to the biggest names in the sector, as well as niche specialist firms. Professionalism and an ethical cause are at MAPS’ core. Since 1999, MAPS have consistently supplied high quality instructions to their excellent panel of medical expert witnesses. Join MAPS’ panel providing national coverage across England and Wales for all relevant areas of medical expertise.
THE MEDICO-LEGAL KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP STAND M7
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The Medico-Legal Knowledge Partnership (MLKP) creates a space for experts, lawyers and healthcare organisations to share knowledge, collaborate and receive professional support to improve patient care and legal outcomes. Our mission is to raise industry standards, foster innovation, and promote professional growth. Through personalized online training modules, interactive webinars, engaging content and research, we cultivate knowledge-sharing and community connections. The MLKP hosts forums and offers consultancy services to address critical medico-legal topics, starting with oncology, a vital area requiring specialized expertise. Join us in advancing the medico-legal field, improving patient outcomes, and empowering professionals to excel in their roles.
PREMEX SERVICES LIMITED STAND M4
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Since 1996, Premex Services has been a leading provider of independent medico-legal reports. We’re proud to offer an experienced, eminent expert panel of over 3,600 medical professionals to our clients and customers, ensuring the best care and service from start to finish. Our sister brand, Premex Plus, has a highly specialist, knowledgeable team that delivers medical reports on a variety of complex cases, including clinical negligence, serious injury and industrial disease. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively with our customers to ensure we are a key enabler in their supply chain.
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SPECIALISTINFO STAND M10
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SpecialistInfo is the definitive online Directory of UK and Ireland Hospital Consultants, UK GPs and Practice Managers. With details on over 100,000 UK Consultants and GPs, the SpecialistInfo Directory has become, since its establishment in 1998, an invaluable online service for those working in the healthcare industry. The directory is updated every day by our in-house editorial team who liaise with the Doctors, Secretaries, Hospitals, Trusts and GP Surgeries to keep abreast of new appointments, moves and leavers. We have a dedicated customer service team - allowing our Members to feel confident in the service and information that we provide. SpecialistInfo prides itself on its friendly and dedicated employees. We always strive to provide the highest level of satisfaction for our Members by dealing with people on a one on one basis.
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Skin Camouflage Consultancy is a leading provider of expert support for individuals affected by skin injuries or conditions, with clinics in London, Liverpool, and Hertfordshire. We offer private, confidential consultations to assess each client’s unique needs, recommending tailored solutions, including camouflage creams with advanced techniques, and a wide range of non-surgical treatments. Our services help address the psychological impact of disfigurement, by enhancing self-esteem and confidence. With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in providing medicolegal reports to the legal and healthcare sectors, available through in-clinic consultations, home visits, desktop reports and online consultations for clients worldwide.
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