Kings Chambers Podcast

In this latest episode of the Kings Chambers Debrief podcast series, Nigel Poole QC and Helen Mulholland consider wrongful birth claims, with an analysis of the case law. Last year, the Court of Appeal had cause to return to the appropriate quantification of a wrongful birth claim when it considered the case of Khan v MNX [2018].  Nigel and Helen examine the impact of the scope of duty on the wron...

In this episode, Nigel Poole QC , Michael Rawlinson QC and Jeremy Roussak discuss the various mechanisms by which defendants (and their insurers) can be induced and, if necessary, forced to fund treatment for mesothelioma. For more information about our podcast series please contact us via podcast@kingschambers.com

This episode is the latest in a series of the Kings Chambers Planning Podcasts. The panel discussion is hosted by Philip Robson from Kings Chambers and features guest speakers Martyn Twigg (MD, Gladman), Jason Tait (Director, Planning Prospects) together with Sarah Reid and Jonathan Easton, two leading planning barristers from Kings Chambers. The topics covered in this episode include taking the d...

In this episode of Debrief, Nigel Poole QC is joined by Sam Karim QC and Francesca P. Gardner to discuss the recent fascinating case of Esegbona v King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [2019] EWHC 77 (QB). Nigel, Sam and Francesca draw together their expertise in Clinical Negligence, Court of Protection and Deprivation of Liberty to discuss the interesting decision in this case. 

In this episode, Nigel Poole QC is joined by Tony Allen to discuss mediation. Tony is an experienced mediator, with a specialism in Clinical Negligence.  He is a former CEDR (Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution) Director, and is a CEDR Chambers Mediator, having worked with them since 1996. He is also a lead member on CEDR's skills mediation training course. Since 1999, Tony has been featu...

Stephen McNamara talks with Nigel Poole QC about claims for damages for allegedly negligent psychiatric care.  These claims may arise out of care given to patients in psychiatric units, care in the community, or care given in other healthcare settings such as A&E.  What are the common features of such claims, and what challenges do they present for litigants and their advisers? 

Episode three of the popular Kings Chambers planning podcast discusses the effectiveness of the PM’s pledge to streamline the planning process.   Kings Chambers planning barristers Sarah Reid and Philip Robson are joined in the studio by planning experts Matthew Spry from planning and development consultancy Lichfields and Russell Crow, Regional Director at Richborough Estates, a strategic land pr...

Rachel Galloway, Assistant Coroner, talks with Nigel Poole QC about the role of the Coroner, with a focus on Inquests into deaths in a healthcare setting.  These Inquests can involve complex medical evidence, and concerns about the care given to the deceased.  How are these deaths investigated?  Who is the Coroner and how are they appointed?  What is the Coroner’s role and how is it determined whi...

Debrief aims to analyse recent important developments in clinical negligence and healthcare law. It is intended for lawyers and non-lawyers alike.  In Episode One we discussed the recent Supreme Court decision in Darnley v Croydon Healthcare. In Episode Two we look at judicial decisions on consent to treatment in the aftermath of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v Lanarkshire. How...

 ‘Debrief' - a series of podcasts from Kings Chambers’ clinical negligence and personal injury group.   The Supreme Court’s decision in Darnley v Croydon held an NHS Trust liable after a receptionist in Accident and Emergency gave misleading information to a patient about the likely waiting time to be seen.  He chose not to wait and left the hospital, with serious consequences. Why did the Su...

In this episode, the panel discusses the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) launched by the Government to hit housebuilding targets of 300,000 new homes by 2020. The podcast was hosted by Philip Robson, Planning Barrister at Kings Chambers who was joined by Jacqueline Mulliner, Head of Planning at Terence O'Rourke, Philip Barnes, Group Land and Planning Director at Barratt Deve...

Kings Chambers is delighted to make available its’ inaugural planning podcast on garden villages. Philip Robson of Kings Chambers puts questions to a panel of Lord Taylor of Goss Moor, Jeremy Hinds of Savills, Paul Tucker QC of Kings Chambers and Josh Risso-Gill of CMS.