In 1993 the Queen's Counsel cartoon strip first appeared in the law pages of The Times. The authors were Alex Williams and Graham Defries, two young lawyers determined to make fun of the legal profession even as they attempted to climb its greasy pole. The strip soon settled on a handful of key characters: Sir Geoffrey Bentwood QC, Head of Chambers at 4 Lawn Buildings, a study in pomposity and all-round Master of the Legal Universe; Richard Loophole, ambulance chaser and senior partner at Filibuster and Loophole; and Rachel Underwood, oppressed associate who never quite makes partner no matter how good her work is. The strip has been published continuously in The Times ever since. Collected here for the first time is the author's personal selection of the very best cartoons over the past 20 years, showing that, despite all the changes in the legal profession in over two decades - nothing much has really changed. These cartoons show Britain's best-loved legal cartoon satire maturing into ripe middle-age; good-natured, funny, and a bit flabby around the middle.

The Queen's Counsel Lawyer's Omnibus: 20 Years of Cartoons from the Times 1993-2013

Comics & Graphic Novels

Williams, Alex Steuart

Comic Strips

Law Brief Publishing

A clear but comprehensive guide to road traffic accident personal injury claims. Covers issues in relation to RTA claims dealing with such issues as the portal, fixed costs, liability, indemnity, vicarious liability, causation, litigation tactics, investigating quantum, vehicle related damages and head of special damages, commonly found in RTA cases and in particular focuses on the day-to-day issues in practice, one encounters with such cases. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrew Mckie, Barrister at Clerksroom Manchester, is a specialist in claimant and defendant personal injury, with a particular interest in cases involving alleged fraud, credit hire, highways, occupiers and defective premises cases. He was previously Head of Litigation and In-House Solicitor Advocate at a claimant personal injury firm with over 50 staff.

RTA Personal Injury Claims: A Practical Guide Post-Jackson

McKie, Andrew

Business

Since 2013, employers’ liability claims have seen dramatic changes, including the introduction of the Low Value Portal, The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, and fixed costs for claims that exit the Low Value Portal. This book looks at all aspects of the claims process for low value personal injury employers’ liability claims, from inception of the claim through to trial. It provides a clear but comprehensive guide to this area of practice that can be utilised by practitioners on a day-to-day basis, in claimant and defendant practice. The book has a focus on running an employers’ liability claim in an efficient way post-Jackson, spotting the winners and vetting the losing claims early on. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrew Mckie, Barrister at Clerksroom Manchester, is a specialist in claimant and defendant personal injury, with a particular interest in cases involving alleged fraud, credit hire, highways, occupiers and defective premises cases. He was previously Head of Litigation and In-House Solicitor Advocate at a claimant personal injury firm with over 50 staff.

Employers' Liability Claims: A Practical Guide Post-Jackson

Legal Self-Help

This book looks at all aspects of the claims process for accidents abroad and travel claims, from cradle to grave. The book covers all aspects of accidents abroad including but not limited to claims under the 1992 Package Travel Regulations, accidents on ships, accidents on planes, accidents on tour operator excursions, ski/snowboard accidents, quantum and causation in travel claims, and costs. The aim of this book is to provide a clear but comprehensive guide to this area of practice, that can be utilised by practitioners on a day-to-day basis, in Claimant and Defendant practice. The book has a focus on running accidents abroad and travel claims in an efficient way post Jackson, spotting the winners and vetting the losing claims early on. ABOUT THE AUTHORSThe writers are both self-employed personal injury practitioners and also own a BSB Regulated entity that accidents abroad and travel claims.   Andrew Mckie, Barrister at Clerksroom Manchester, is a specialist in claimant and defendant personal injury, with a particular interest in cases involving alleged fraud, credit hire, highways, occupiers and defective premises cases. He was previously Head of Litigation and In-House Solicitor Advocate at a claimant personal injury firm with over 50 staff.   Ian Skeate joined Clerksroom in January 2010 after practising from St Johns Buildings, Manchester since 2003. He has particular expertise in Personal Injury, Professional Discipline and Regulation, Employment and Costs. Ian is based in Manchester but his practice extends throughout the country especially in London. 

A Practical Guide to Claims Arising From Accidents Abroad and Travel Claims

Skeate, Ian

Rules & Procedures

Following the Court Reforms and Briggs LJ's Review, ADR is likely to be increasingly used in personal injury claims. This book explores the various ADR options available and provides practical guidance to assist practitioners to use ADR to maximum effect in their cases today, and to prepare their practices for increased emphasis on ADR as the preferred means of dispute resolution in the future.

A Practical Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution in Personal Injury Claims: Getting the Most Out of ADR Post-Jackson

Arrowsmith, James

Causton, Peter

Evans, Nichola

'Subtle' Brain Injuries are a difficult and widely misunderstood and under-diagnosed area. The term may suggest that the injury is minor when so often the effect may be extremely serious for the individual and the family and may have a very high value in monetary terms.   This book is a concise guide to identifying those brain injuries which may otherwise go undetected and uncompensated and aims to provide a short guide to help those bringing and defending such claims.   It contains a brief overview, of 'Subtle' Traumatic Brain Injury ('STBI'), what it is and how to recognise it and what causes it, whether this is a psychiatric or organic injury and whether it is open to abuse by malingerers. Also covering the management of a case involving Subtle Brain Injury and what lawyers can do practically to ensure the best outcome in such a case.   The aim is to enlighten this often difficult and under-appreciated side of Personal Injury Litigation.  ABOUT THE AUTHOR  Pankaj Madan is a senior practising personal injury barrister, Deputy District Judge and Lecturer in personal injury law at 12 King's Bench Walk, London and Exchange Chambers in Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool   He is recognised by the Legal 500 as a leading name with specialist expertise in Brain Injury cases. He also has particular expertise in high value Complex Regional Pain Syndrome claims. He acts in largely equal measure for Claimants and Defendants and he has lectured extensively to distinguished audiences, to an international audience of doctors and lawyers at the Royal Society of Medicine and The Peterhouse Cambridge Medico-Legal Conference.   He is from a medical family and is married to a Consultant in Psychiatry.

A Practical Guide to Subtle Brain Injury Claims

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Madan, Pankaj

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Now, more than ever before, law firms have to use marketing to compete for work. The rise of alternate business structures, and the growing number of mergers and acquisitions has led to the demise of the old-fashioned wait-until-the-business-comes-to-us approach.  That’s because these competitors, with their boardroom-devised strategies and enviable budgets, are adopting an aggressive stance when it comes to all-things marketing. As a result, a well documented marketing communications plan has become an essential part of a legal practice’s everyday toolkit.  Those lawyers lacking marketing expertise and operating with more modest funds can find the help they need in this practical guide book. It provides a comprehensive overview of each element of marketing communications from advertising and branding to social media and websites. Written in layman’s terms, it’s ideal for newcomers and seasoned marketers alike.   ABOUT THE AUTHORS  Catherine Bailey  With a degree in marketing and over twenty years’ experience in strategic and operational marketing, including more than a dozen in the UK legal sector, Catherine fully understands the needs of law firms and can ensure they receive just the right mix of marketing required to secure new business and leverage from existing clients.  Previously Head of Marketing for Advanced Legal (Meridian, AIM, AlphaLaw, Opsis, Videss, Mountain, Laserform and GB Systems), Catherine has the depth of knowledge of the legal profession that truly sets her apart from other marketers.  Jennet Ingram  Jennet’s worked in the marketing field for 17 years, 13 of which have been within the legal sector for software suppliers, outsourced service providers, law firms and barristers’ chambers. She holds Chartered Marketeer status, an accreditation maintained through the Chartered Institute of Marketing’s ongoing CPD programme.  Jennet particularly excels at copywriting although her skill-set is broad and she can put her hand to anything. In fact, Jennet enjoys a varied workload and likes to get her teeth into challenging new projects!

A Practical Guide to Marketing for Lawyers

Business & Money

Bailey, Catherine

Ingram, Jennet

Marketing & Sales

This unique publication, one of the first of its kind, focuses specifically on pain cases as a topic, particularly the identification and management, rehabilitation and trial of a pain case at all its different stages. The book is of interest to both Claimant and Defendant lawyers and insurers and contains pragmatic guidance. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Pankaj Madan is a senior practising personal injury barrister, Deputy District Judge and Lecturer in personal injury law at 12 King’s Bench Walk, London and Exchange Chambers in Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool He is recognised by the Legal 500 as a leading name with specialist expertise in Pain cases. He has particular expertise in high value Complex Regional Pain Syndrome claims. He acts in largely equal measure for Claimants and Defendants and he has lectured extensively to distinguished audiences on the topic, to an international audience of doctors and lawyers at the Royal Society of Medicine and The Peterhouse Cambridge Medico-Legal Conference. He is from a medical family and is married to a Consultant in Psychiatry.

A Practical Guide to Chronic Pain Claims

As the name implies, this book is intended to be a practical guide for those lawyers and non-lawyers who require a guide to pursuing (or defending) a claim for damages for personal injuries or clinical negligence. The key to success in all cases is preparation, so this involves knowing or researching the substantive law, knowing the procedure (the Civil Procedure Rules) and how to present cases on paper and orally before a court. The book covers these areas and provides helpful tips and tactics to improve chances of success. Worked examples include drafting interim applications and the evidence necessary, drafting skeleton arguments, making an opening and closing argument and how to appeal if things go wrong. Guidance is given on developing an advocacy style so as to persuade and influence the judge. The book will be useful for those embarking on their legal careers but will also be beneficial for more experienced practitioners who require a condensed summation in this specialist area. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dorian Williams has practised as a solicitor in private practice for over 22 years, acting almost exclusively for claimants in personal injury and clinical negligence claims. Initially he worked for clients referred from a major Trades Union, specialising in industrial disease and employers’ liability claims. For the last 17 years, Dorian has received a broad spread of instructions whilst working in a general high street practice, Freeman Johnson. His caseload now mostly comprises clinical negligence cases which he has has been privileged to receive, and thanks all his clients for developing his experience. When Dorian is not at work, he may be found climbing peaks in the Lake District, Peak District, Snowdonia or Majorca.

Arguments and Tactics for Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Claims

WILLIAMS, Dorian

The No Nonsense Solicitors' Practice: A Guide To Running Your Firm

Brueggemann, Bettina

Management & Leadership

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