Adam has a wealth of experience having been admitted as a Solicitor in 2007 and transferring to the bar in 2013.
As a Solicitor, he was employed by both local and national firms and so has a unique insight into the commercial realities for both types of firms.
This has lead to Adam having a broad wealth of experience in most areas of civil litigation but he is particularly known for this expertise in personal injury and credit hire.
Adam prides himself on his technical knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and is often instructed in cases which require a detailed analysis of the rules.
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence
Adam accepts instructions across all areas of personal injury and common law matters.
Much of Adam's time is spent in court but he is happy to advise, on paper, on technical matters where it is appropriate to do so.
Adam has experience in dealing with matters across all tracks and has acted for parties on appeals.
Adam is also willing to assist clients with the following;
- Conferences with clients in order to determine the merits of success
- Drafting of Pleadings
- Drafting of Part 35 or Part 18 questions to the relevant individuals.
He has a particular interest in the following areas;
- RTA claims involving Tinnitus
- Claims involving chronic pain
- Claims involving abuse of process
Civil Litigation
Adam's background as a Solicitor allows him to approach his costs work in a pragmatic and commercial manner.
He has experience of dealing with;
- Preparation of Points of Dispute
- Oral review hearings
- Interlocutory applications in detailed assessment proceedings
Civil Litigation and Costs
Content
W v M
Claim for chronic pain with no initial pleading of value. Initial reserves considered to be upwards of £250,000.00.Adam acted for the Defendant in the matter and advised:
- Realistic value of the claim
- Potential causation challenges based on the medical evidence
- Approach to significant CRU payments which may not have been caused by accident related injuries
- Prospect of findings of fundamental dishonesty.
Matter settled prior to trial for a considerably lower figure following a robustly pleaded counterschedule of damages.
Ali v Bayliss
Reported on Lawtel
A credit hire claim which was brought by, what transpired to be, the operator of the taxi company.
The claim, following trial, was assessed on the basis of loss of profit as opposed to by reference to the cost of a replacement vehicle.
This case pre-dated Hussain v EUI
K v A
The claim for personal injury and associated losses was dismissed on the basis of s57 of the CJCA as the Claimant was found to have exaggerated the claims in relation to;
- The force, nature and extent of the accident circumstances
- The nature and effect of the injuries he sustained, including a suggestion of significant neurological complaints
A v A
AL acted in this appeal and cross appeal involving a private hire driver's claim for losses.
Acting for the Defendant AL successfully obtained permission to rely upon Hussain v EUI (which was handed down after the appeal was lodged) at the re-hearing of the matter.
At the re-hearing the hire claim was dismissed as the Claimant could not satisfy the court that they fell into one of the Hussain exceptions and had failed to document their claim for loss of profit.
