Harry Lambert published in New Law Journal; Neurotechnology & the Law: Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

Outer Temple barrister and founder of the Centre for Neurotechnology & Law, Harry Lambert, has been published in New Law Journal, outlining the game-changing implications of advances in neurotechnology for victims of personal injury and clinical negligence.

The predicted advances in neurotechnology will be “nothing short of transformational” in their potential impact upon rehabilitation, says New Law Journal. Huge strides are being made in developing neurotechnologies with the potential to combat a wide range of conditions, from cerebral palsy and limb loss to blindness and chronic depression.

Harry’s feature in a recent edition of their weekly legal publication looks at personal injury quantum and the paradigm shift that is emerging. The fields of neurology, neurosurgery and neuro-rehabilitation are experiencing a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by remarkable advancements in implantable neurotechnologies. These technologies, once confined to the realm of science fiction, are rapidly transitioning from research laboratories to widespread clinical application, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of neurological injury and its profound consequences. “This paradigm shift goes to the heart of our duty as lawyers” says Harry.

Restitutio in integrum inherently involves looking at what assistive tech is available. And now Restitutio in integrum is possible in ways that were previously unthinkable. In days gone by, the claimant who lost an eye would get a bit of gratuitous care and a pat on the back; now, following the success of Science Corp’s PRIMA implant trials in October 2024, we have the very real, and somewhat Biblical, prospect of restoring sight to the blind.

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Harry’s article explores this evolving landscape by giving a whistle stop guide around the human body, looking at the tech that looks set to transform personal injury quantum.

Thank you to Jamie Brannigan for his medical input into this article.

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About Harry

Harry Lambert specialises in the areas of product liability, medical tech, clinical negligence, personal injury, and human rights law. He is also renowned for his expertise in group litigation claims relating to these areas. A unique aspect to his legal practice, Harry has a particular interest in and a passion for the intersection of law and emerging technologies. He is dedicated to staying at the forefront of technological developments to better serve his clients in cases involving data privacy, and tech-related legal issues. He is the Founder and Head of the Centre for Neurotechnology & Law, and his 12-part series on Neurotechnology and The Law has garnered academic acclaim, been translated into several European languages, and turned into a podcast run by the Italian equivalent of the Financial Times.

To find out more about Harry, contact Paul Barton on +44 (0)20 7427 4907 or Harry Gamble on +44 (0)20 7353 6381 for a confidential discussion.

External Publications, News 5 Mar, 2025