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The Civil Liability Bill: promises, delays and ambiguity
Posted: 08/11/2018
There has been much debate surrounding the new Civil Liability Bill which aims to reform whiplash claims and the basis for the calculation of the discount rate......>>
Bereavement damages: the injustice of UK law
Posted: 01/11/2018
This year’s Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers Conference, which took place in Paris in September, highlighted the urgent need for a review of UK law on the damages awarded to relatives following a fatal accident......>>
Brexit and the 'no deal' scenario - the impact on cross-border claims
Posted: 24/10/2018
In advance of Brexit talks, the UK Government published a white paper containing its 'twelve guiding principles' for the negotiations. These included reference to two criteria, which were particularly relevant to cross-border EU claims......>>
Discount rate update: the Government confirms further changes
Posted: 29/11/2017
The Justice Minister, Lord Keen, has recently confirmed that the Lord Chancellor, David Lidington, will be setting a new discount rate for personal injury damages ‘as soon as he can’......>>
Fixed costs for illness claims
Posted: 28/09/2017
It was recently reported that there has been a 500% rise in gastric illness claims since 2013. However, in the same period, sickness levels in resort have remained stable, suggesting the problem has been exacerbated by fraudulent claims......>>

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Travel update - July 2019
In this issue: On Monday 1 July, Penningtons Manches LLP became Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, following our merger with Thomas Cooper, a firm known for shipping, international trade and international arbitration.

Travel update - Spring 2019
In this issue: As the ski season draws to an end and many Brits having jetted off to enjoy the snow, it is worth considering the potential implications of Brexit on those who may be unfortunate enough to be involved in a skiing accident.

Travel update - Autumn 2018
In this issue: In advance of Brexit talks, the UK Government published a white paper containing its 'twelve guiding principles' for the negotiations.

Travel update - Autumn 2017
In this issue: We provide an update on the long-running debate over the discount rate to be applied in personal injury awards. Following the Lord Chancellor’s decision to reduce the rate to -0.75%, there was widespread concern amongst insurers.

Travel update - Autumn 2016
In this issue: Following the introduction of the Jackson reforms and the implementation of fixed costs, some claims management companies have focused their sights on illness and sickness claims arising from holidays abroad.

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Clinical negligence and personal injury fact sheet
An overview of Penningtons Manches’ clinical negligence and personal injury team: our clinical negligence and personal injury practice is one of the largest in the UK providing nationwide coverage from our offices in London, Cambridge, Oxford, Reading, Hampshire and Surrey.

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