Beyond the Gavel

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, host Rodney Peyton is joined by Kashmir Uppal, a leading clinical negligence solicitor and partner at Shoosmiths, to discuss the complex intersection of medical error, legal accountability, and patient safety. Known for her work on high-profile cases like the Ian Paterson scandal, Kashmir shares how civil, criminal, and regulatory pathways often run in parallel...

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton sits down with Martin Leeks, Head of International Medical Malpractice at Carbon Underwriting, to explore how technology, data, and experience are reshaping the field of medical malpractice insurance. With over 35 years in the industry, Martin shares insights on the shift from traditional underwriting to data-led strategies, the crucial dist...

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton talks with Hana Choudhury, a solicitor who has a background in both law and psychology. Hana shares her journey of how she got into law, the challenges she faced early in her career, and how her understanding of human behavior helps her connect with clients in personal injury and medical negligence cases. She explains why listening carefully...

I n this episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton is joined by Isobel Foenander, senior solicitor at Tees Law and a leading specialist in clinical negligence litigation. With a background in history and a career shaped by rigorous experience and a deep commitment to client care, Isobel shares how she found her path into one of the most complex areas of legal practice. Known for her work on...

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton sits down with Norma Findlay, specialist occupational therapist, manual handling consultant, and founder of VARSS. Norma brings over two decades of hands-on experience to the table, offering deep insights into the role of care experts in serious injury and medical negligence litigation. From projecting long-term care needs and assessing func...

In this compelling episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton welcomes renowned solicitor and mediator Paul Balen, a consultant with decades of experience in complex medical negligence and product liability litigation. Known nationally for his innovative approach to multi-party actions and compensatory settlement schemes—like the 3M hip prosthesis and Travenol breast implant cases—Paul discu...

In this compelling episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton sits down with Patrick Mullarkey , Partner and Head of the Healthcare Department at O’Reilly Stewart Solicitors in Belfast. With over 20 years of experience in clinical negligence litigation—including birth trauma, cerebral palsy, and catastrophic injury cases—Patrick shares powerful insights on navigating the evolving landscape o...

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton sits down with Luke Hanahoe, Managing Partner at Hanahoe Solicitors and one of Ireland’s leading voices in personal injury and medical negligence law. Luke shares his journey from growing up in a family of legal professionals to becoming a passionate advocate for client-centered practice. He talks about what drew him to law, the differences...

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton sits down with John Browne, partner at Hussey Fraser Solicitors in Dublin and a top expert in catastrophic injury and medical negligence law. John shares how his early love for soccer and a personal injury led him to a career in law. He opens up about the challenges of high-stakes litigation, how to build trust with clients, and why empathy...

In this episode of Beyond the Gavel , host Rodney Peyton talks with David O’Malley, one of Ireland’s top lawyers in medical negligence cases and a managing director at Callan Tansley. David shares how he built his career, what it takes to handle tough legal cases, and why having a strong foundation is so important. They also talk about working with experts, helping clients through emotional times,...