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News & Events
At the time of writing (December 2020), we remain in the transition period, where we will remain until 31st December 2020. Generally things have remained the same, in terms of the applicability of pre-Brexit rules, and will continue to do so until the end of the transition period. The question, though, is what will happen after? The easy part is applicable law: because Rome I and II do not depend on reciprocity (and can have effect to apply the law of a non-signatory state), the UK courts can continue to apply the rules contained in Rome I and II despite the UK’s departure from the EU, and that is what they will do – see The Law Applicable to Contractual…
Brexit, News, Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel 17 Dec, 2020
Watch Ian Denham, Ana Romero Porro, Thomas Ricard and Gerben Janson in the second part of their discussion on motor liability claims in France, Spain & the Netherlands in ‘OTC Travel Talks’. Outer Temple’s Ian Denham continues his discussion with Ana Romero Porro of Cremades & Calvo Sotelo (Spain), Thomas Ricard of JP Karsenty & Associés (France) and Gerben Janson of Leidse Letselschade Advocaten (the Netherlands) to discuss limitation rules in their respective jurisdictions on the subject of road traffic accident (RTA) claims. This episode focuses on accidents involving cyclists and uninsured drivers. In their earlier discussion the four personal injury specialists discussed the specific liability regimes that apply in each jurisdiction, including the burden of proof in motor liability claims and specific…
Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel, Travel 13 Oct, 2020
Watch Ian Denham, Ana Romero Porro, Thomas Ricard and Gerben Janson in the next episode of ‘OTC Travel Talks’, focusing on motor liability claims in France, Spain & the Netherlands. Outer Temple’s Ian Denham was joined by three European foreign personal injury specialists to discuss limitation rules in their respective jurisdictions on the subject of road traffic accident (RTA) claims. Ana Romero Porro of Cremades & Calvo Sotelo (Spain), Thomas Ricard of JP Karsenty & Associés (France) and Gerben Janson of Leidse Letselschade Advocaten (the Netherlands) give their advice in this short vlog. Ian and his guests discuss extension of limitation periods and consider: The specific liability regimes that apply in each jurisdiction, including: The burden of proof in motor liability claims. Specific regimes…
Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel, Travel 28 Sep, 2020
Watch Ian Denham, Klára Dvořáková, Kira Kolby Christensen and Gabriela Lenarczyk in the sixth episode of our travel law discussions; ‘OTC Travel Talks’. This episode focuses on the limitation periods in Czech Republic, Denmark & Poland for personal injury claims. Outer Temple’s Ian Denham was joined by Klára Dvořáková (Partner at Holubová, Prague, Czech Republic), Kira Kolby Christensen (Partner at Elmer Advokater, Copenhagen, Denmark) and Gabriela Lenarczyk (Associate at Budzowska Fiutowski & Partners, Krakow, Poland). Watch OTC Travel Talks Episode 6 In the second part of this discussion Ian and his guests discuss extension of limitation periods and consider: Whether the limitation period be extended by agreement between the parties or by Court order. Whether there is a limit as to how…
Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel, Travel 3 Sep, 2020
Watch Ian Denham, Klára Dvořáková, Kira Kolby Christensen and Gabriela Lenarczyk in the latest travel law vlog; ‘OTC Travel Talks’. This episode focuses on the limitation periods in Czech Republic, Denmark & Poland for personal injury claims. Outer Temple’s Ian Denham was joined by Klára Dvořáková (Partner at Holubová, Prague, Czech Republic), Kira Kolby Christensen (Partner at Elmer Advokater, Copenhagen, Denmark) and Gabriela Lenarczyk (Associate at Budzowska Fiutowski & Partners, Krakow, Poland) in the first of this two-part discussion on limitations in their respective jurisdictions. In this episode, Ian discusses limitation periods, a key issue for cases which run in England but apply foreign law. Ian and our guests consider: The applicable limitation based on the cause of the injury or the…
Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel, Travel 17 Aug, 2020
Watch Ian Denham and Cheryl Palmer-Hughes in the fourth episode of a new series of travel law discussions hosted by Outer Temple’s Travel Law team; ‘OTC Travel Talks’. This episode focuses on the practical aspects of instructing an expert. Outer Temple’s Ian Denham spoke to Cheryl Palmer-Hughes, who is a Partner in Irwin Mitchell’s International Serious Injury department in Manchester and the Chair of the PEOPIL Young Lawyers Group. In this episode, Cheryl and Ian discuss how expert evidence fits into case management and cost budgeting. In Part 1, Cheryl and Ian discussed the factors that you should take in to account when selecting the best expert for your case, including: Part 1 can be watched here. Watch OTC Travel Talks; Expert Evidence…
Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel, Travel 3 Aug, 2020
Watch Ian Denham and Cheryl Palmer-Hughes in the third of a new series of travel law discussions hosted by Outer Temple’s Travel Law team; ‘OTC Travel Talks’. This episode focuses on how to select an expert in cross-border personal injury claims. Outer Temple’s Ian Denham spoke to Cheryl Palmer-Hughes, who is a Partner in Irwin Mitchell’s International Serious Injury department in Manchester and the Chair of the PEOPIL Young Lawyers Group. In this episode, Cheryl and Ian discuss the practical issues that may arise in cases involving selecting an expert to give evidence and how to ensure you find the most appropriate expert. Finding an expert Cheryl and Ian share: The best approach to finding an appropriate expert How to find an expert when your case is…
Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel, Travel 20 Jul, 2020
Watch Ian Denham, Ana Romero Porro, Gerben Janson and Thomas Ricard in the second of a new series of travel law discussions hosted by Outer Temple’s Travel Law team; ‘OTC Travel Talks’. This episode continues to discuss limitation of personal injury claims in Spain, France, and the Netherlands (Part 2). Outer Temple’s Ian Denham spoke to three foreign personal injury specialists about limitation rules in their respective jurisdictions: Ana Romero Porro of Cremades & Calvo Sotelo (Spain); Gerben Janson of Leidse Letselschade Advocaten (the Netherlands); and Thomas Ricard of JP Karsenty & Associés (France). All of Ian’s guests have experience of giving Part 35 expert evidence in the English Courts. In Part 1, which you can watch here, Ana, Gerben, and Thomas answered these questions about limitation in their jurisdictions:…
Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel, Travel 29 Jun, 2020
Watch Ian Denham, Ana Romero Porro, Gerben Janson and Thomas Ricard in the first of a new series of travel law discussions; ‘OTC Travel Talks’. This episode on cross border law covers limitation of personal injury claims in Spain, France, and the Netherlands (Part 1). Outer Temple’s Ian Denham spoke to three foreign personal injury specialists about limitation rules in their respective jurisdictions: Ana Romero Porro of Cremades & Calvo Sotelo (Spain); Gerben Janson of Leidse Letselschade Advocaten (the Netherlands); and Thomas Ricard of JP Karsenty & Associés (France). All of Ian’s guests have experience of giving Part 35 expert evidence in the English Courts. Ana, Gerben, and Thomas answered these questions about limitation in their jurisdictions: What starts the limitation clock…
Webinars & Vlogs, Travel Vlogs, Travel, Travel 15 Jun, 2020
