WELCOME TO PIBA
Personal Injuries Bar Association is the specialist bar association for barristers who practise in the field of personal injuries.
The aims of PIBA are:
- To provide a forum for discussion on matters of common concern and interest to our members
- To ascertain and represent the views of members on matters affecting their professional interests
- To further the study, understanding and development of the law relating to personal injuries
PIBA Annual Conference 26-28 March 2010
FULLY BOOKED: to be placed on the waiting list in case of cancellations, please contact Catherine on piba-admin@tiscali.co.uk
The ever-popular Annual Residential Conference takes place at St Catherine's College Oxford, from Friday 26 March (evening) to Sunday 28 March (lunchtime). There is the usual mix of interesting topics with speakers drawn from the Bar and beyond plus a chance to relax on the Saturday night; we are delighted that comedian Hal Cruttenden (recently featured on the Royal Variety Performance) will entertain us at the gala dinner. Download the flyer and booking form.
Papers that were delivered at the 2008, 2007, 2006 & 2005 Conferences are available to download - Click here for details
How to join
Membership is open to barristers. 'Chambers' schemes are also available for sets with 5 or more PIBA members at a discounted rate. If you would like to become a member of PIBA or need more information on Chambers' schemes, please contact Catherine Walton for an application form, or download one here:
Individuals – Application Form
Chambers’ Scheme – Application Form
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
PIBA Annual Residential Conference
FULLY BOOKED: to be placed on the waiting list in case of cancellations, please contact Catherine on piba-admin@tiscali.co.uk
With 8.5 hours CPD applied for, there is a wide variety of topics of interest to PI practitioners at
every level of call. The talks will cover areas of the substantive law, procedure and practice, as well
as medical issues, plus changes to the Bar as impact on PI practice.
Download the flyer and booking form.
Jackson Costs' Review
JACKSON COSTS' REVIEW: DVD AVAILABLE Our London Evening seminar on 8 March focused on the implications of the Jackson Report, and a recording is now available to purchase at £10 per copy (Accredited for 1 hour CPD). To order, please contact Catherine Walton, PIBA Administrator at piba-admin@tiscali.co.uk. Robert Marven's presentation is also available to download here. PIBA's response to the Jackson Report may be found in the members' area of the site.
For further details on the Jackson LJ's consultation, visit here
London Seminar Series
Andrew Ritchie will speak about Fatal Accident Claims & the Civil Law Reform Bill on 26th April at 5.30pm in the Library at Hardwicke Building.
Regular seminars are held in London - free to PIBA members, 1 hour CPD; for further details please contact
piba-admin@tiscali.co.uk
No need to book!
Kiril Waite spoke about the implications of the Copley v Lawn case. Download his handout here.
Eur Inj Andrew Muston MA Meng CEng FIChemE, Consulting Engineer with Hawkins spoke on Expert Accident / Incident Investigation.
Download his paper here.
Rakesh Kapila & Richard Sim of Sim Kapila Accountants spoke about the "Use and Abuse of Financial Statements" - download their paper here
Grahame Aldous QC spoke recently on "Accidents at Sea". Download his paper here.
Joel Donovan spoke on Limitation in the Smoking Room at Inner Temple - download his paper here.
Fast Track Guidance
Fast Track Guidance is available here