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Aggregation in Professional Indemnity Insurance Policies

In this podcast episode, barristers David Halpern KC and Ben Elkington KC address aggregation clauses, when two or more claims are treated as a single claim, in professional liability insurance policies including solicitor’s insurance and other types of professional indemnity insurance.

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Professional indemnity insurance: Europools v RSA

Euro Pools v RSA is the first case in 10 years in which the Court of Appeal has considered the important topic of notifications and attachment of claims in professional indemnity insurance. The speakers for this podcast include counsel who appeared in the case at trial and in the Court of Appeal. They will discuss […]

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Claims and circumstances: continuity of coverage in English insurance law

A look at how discontinuity of insurance coverage may arise for insurance policies written on a ‘claims made’ basis. This has particular resonance for professional persons who may believe they have seamless cover so long as they take out back-to-back yearly policies. Discontinuity problems are analysed in relation to both the ‘claims’ and ‘circumstances’ attachment […]

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Fraud and all that – professionals who know too much

In this podcast, Jamie Smith KC, Helen Evans KC and Hannah Daly review where we are with dishonest assistance and unlawful means conspiracy claims after Group 7 and Stobart / The Racing Partnership. A look, too, at insurers’ recovery options in the event that the insured is engaged in ‘naughty conduct’.

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COVID-19 – Will Insurance Come To The Rescue?

Richard Liddell KC (4 New Square) and Sarah McNally (Herbert Smith Freehills) have received various questions regarding insurance coverage in the wake of COVID-19.  In this podcast recorded at the end of March, they consider some of the issues that policyholders and insurers are likely to be grappling with across many different forms of insurance.

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Fraud and conspiracy claims against professionals

In this podcast, Graeme McPherson KC, Daniel Saoul KC and Pippa Manby discuss the advantages and disadvantages of pleading fraud, how to prosecute and defend the various causes of action available, and issues arising in relation to insurance coverage where dishonesty is alleged.

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Podcast: Solicitor-client costs: negligence, documents and coverage

With solicitor-client cost disputes on the rise, Paul Parker and Tom Asquith consider in this podcast how these are having an impact within the sphere of professional indemnity insurance, in particular advice on funding; applications for delivery of files; and coverage.

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Shadow Directors: who are they, what are their duties, and what are the implications for limitation periods, accessory liability and D&O insurance?

In this podcast, Michael Bowmer discusses these elusive company law characters and some of the issues and implications around them.

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What are the chances? Recent brokers cases on breach, causation and loss

In this podcast, Neil Hext QC and Miles Harris discuss the latest developments in the world of brokers’ claims, including analysis of the most recent cases – Avondale Exhibitions v Arthur J Gallagher, Dalamd v Butterworth Spengler and more.

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Pupillage and Life at the Bar

Pupillage and Life at the Bar

Life At The Bar: Becoming a KC and my journey to the Bar

In this podcast, Siân Mirchandani KC and Daniel Saoul KC discuss their practice, life at the bar and their journey to becoming Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel) at 4 New Square Chambers – and what being a KC means to a career at the Bar.

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Pupillage and Life at the Bar

Life at the Bar: Lessons from Pupillage and Your First Year as a Tenant

In this podcast, junior barrister Hannah Daly shares her journey to the Commercial Bar, offering insights into the pupillage experience, her first year as a tenant at 4 New Square Chambers, and the lessons she has learned along the way.

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Pupillage and Life at the Bar

Life at the Bar: Navigating Pupillage Applications and the Pupillage Year

Thinking about pupillage? Hear from Seohyung Kim and Melody Hadfield on their path to the Bar, tips for success, and what their pupillage year at 4 New Square Chambers was really like.

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