Speaking at Chambers' Newcastle 2023 Business and Property Conference, Trinity barrister James McHugh delivered a session entitled:
'Settlers Beware' - Update on Part 36 Offers
Part 36 Offers are a useful weapon in the litigator's armoury to protect the position of clients and also to try and exert pressure on opponents to engage in meaningful settlement discussions.
In this talk, James highlights some important and interesting recent cases to help refine and improve litigators' tactical approach when making and/or accepting Part 36 offers. The judgments referred to by James go beyond the Personal Injury jurisdiction and will have wider consequences that Business & Property litigators ought to bear in mind when approaching settlement using Part 36.
In his talk, James highlights the following cases:
- Mundy v. TUI UK Ltd
- Warburton v. Chief Constable of Avon & Somerset
- Akinola v. Oyadare and Another
- Gohill v. Advantage Insurance Company Ltd
There is a handout that accompanies the session. If you do not have a copy and would like one, please email stevew@trinitychambers.co.uk.
This recorded seminar and its accompanying notes are made available for educational and information purposes only. The views expressed in it are those of the speaker. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The speaker and Trinity Chambers accept no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the contents. Contact Trinity Chambers if you have a specific legal query.