Called 1994 
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Corin's practice has been confined to personal injury work for over 15 years.
"Unbelievably thorough. His attention to detail is staggering. He will pick out minute details that most people will miss and he is impressive on his feet in court." "Very meticulous and also very easy to work with."
Chambers & Partners 2018
Experienced in all areas of personal injury litigation with particular expertise in the following areas:
Corin has considerable experience in cases of head injury and spinal injury in particular. Also regularly involved in cases where pain conditions are diagnosed or suspected. He is sensitive to tactical and evidential issues, especially those concerning care, Court of Protection and rehabilitation.
Extensive experience in all aspects of employer’s liability litigation. Regularly instructed in “six pack” cases for Claimants and Defendants. Reported cases include Threlfall v Hull City Council [2010] EWCA Civ 1147 (leading authority for “suitability” of PPE). Considerable experience in cases of assault (representing nurses and carers working in hospitals and the community).
Represents Claimants and Defendants in claims arising from fatal injury.
Advises in HAVS, NIHL and RSI related injuries. Corin has a particular interest in causation, apportionment and limitation issues in these areas of law.
A leading member of the Chambers Civil Fraud Team. Frequently involved in fast track and multi track cases across the country where a fraudulent claim is alleged or suspected. These include staged and induced accident claims, bogus passenger claims, exaggerated claims and fraud rings. Corin has a keen interest in evidential and tactical issues in these cases and works closely with solicitors and insurers to develop methods for identifying and exposing fraud rings. Corin is fully conversant with the intricacies of defending these cases and the latest developments of the law in this field.
Corin has represented victims of crimes of violence since the beginning of his practice. Consequently he is experienced in cases administered under the old and new procedural Rules. Now concentrates on cases where Applicants have suffered serious criminal injury (head injuries in particular).
Representing Defendant. Claim intimated for Claimant's loss of a chance of securing a commission in the RAF. Claim continues.
Representing a child injuried in a RTA abroad. Child suffered orthopaedic injuries and head injury. Claim continues.
January 2015. Represented an injured Police Officer. Career shortened by orthopaedic injuries and Pain Condition. Claim settled at Joint Settlement Meeting.
December 2014. Represented Ambulance Technician who suffered injuries in two seperate accidents at work. Claim successful at trial.
November 2014. Represented injured boat builder. Suffered serious orthopaedic injuries after legs crushed by bulk head. Settled at Joint Settlement Meeting.
October 2014. Represented Local Authority where claim made under the Occupier's Liability Act for digital amputation. Claim dismissed after two day trial.
September 2014. Represented Local Authority where claim made for Road Traffic Accident alleged to be due to nuts/bolts/washers left on the carriageway. Claim dismissed after three day trial.
A leading member of the Chambers Civil Fraud Team. Frequently involved in fast track and multi track cases across the country where a fraudulent claim is alleged or suspected. These include staged and induced accident claims, bogus passenger claims, exaggerated claims and fraud rings. Corin has a keen interest in evidential and tactical issues in these cases and works closely with solicitors and insurers to develop methods for identifying and exposing fraud rings. Corin is fully conversant with the intricacies of defending these cases and the latest developments of the law in this field.
Corin’s recent/current caseload includes: representing Local Authorities/Utilities in the North East of England who defend a series of bogus public liability claims; and representing Motor Insurers who defend claims emanating from fraud rings in London and Birmingham.
Corin has represented Motor Insurers defending claims for credit hire since 1995. He has an eye for detail in these cases and extensive knowledge of the wide ranging legal issues which frequently arise.
Corin is regularly instructed to represent families of the deceased, as well as insurers and other organisations.
Outstanding court advocacy skills and sensitive handling of witnesses both in and out of court, means that our team are in demand. Many have been involved in high profile cases and we are adept at handling media interest in cases.
We offer a continuity of representations from inquests through to any civil actions for damages arising post-inquest. This helps foster strong barrister-client relationships to ensure the best possible outcome.
We have expertise in inquests and public inquiries into deaths involving:
Chambers & Partners 2019 - Personal Injury (North Eastern Circuit) Band 2
"Extremely thorough barrister who is meticulous in his analysis of detail in complex matters. He is approachable and very good with clients." "He's an impressive strategist so he is very helpful in building the bigger cases. He is calm in a crisis and very good on JSMs."
Chambers & Partners 2019 - Motor Insurance Fraud (All Circuits) Band 2
Has a strong practice handling the defence of fraudulent motor insurance claims relating to staged and deliberately induced accidents, bogus passengers, exaggerated claims and fraud rings. He additionally offers expertise is credit hire fraud disputes.
Chambers & Partners 2018 - Personal Injury (North Eastern Circuit) Band 2
Very well versed in employment and public liability, and also noted for his fraud expertise. He also regularly handles claims concerning serious injuries and fatalities caused by RTAs. He acts for both claimants and defendants.
Strengths: "Unbelievably thorough. His attention to detail is staggering. He will pick out minute details that most people will miss and he is impressive on his feet in court." "Very meticulous and also very easy to work with."
Chambers & Partners 2018 - Motor Insurance Fraud (All Circuits) Band 2
Has a strong practice handling the defence of fraudulent motor insurance claims relating to staged and deliberately induced accidents, bogus passengers, exaggerated claims and fraud rings. He additionally offers expertise in credit hire fraud disputes.
Strengths: "He has a measured approach, and can consider complex issues and present them in a simple manner such that the clients and court can understand him. His measured approach results in strong outcomes." "Well prepared and knowledgeable, he offers clear and analytical advice."
Chambers & Partners 2017 - Motor Insurance Fraud (All Circuits)
Strong practice handling the defence of fraudulent motor insurance claims relating to staged and deliberately induced accidents, bogus passengers, exaggerated claims and fraud rings.
Strengths: "Has the skills to get to the bottom of the most complex cases."
Chambers & Partners 2017 - Band 2 Personal Injury North Eastern Circuit
Very well versed in employment and public liability, and also noted for his fraud expertise. He also regularly handles claims concerning serious injuries and fatalities caused by RTAs.
Strengths: "The guy I'd turn to when I had difficult issues which require attention to detail and lots of documents. He's very thorough and meticulous." "Extremely methodical, he really gets into the detail and he won't let things go until he has a full understanding."
Chambers & Partners 2016
Works exclusively in the personal injury arena, and is well regarded for his representation of claimants and insurers.
Strengths: "He is excellent and takes a sensible and thorough approach to litigation." "He is thorough and attentive to detail."
Chambers & Partners 2015
Earns recognition for his breadth of expertise in multi-track matters, including severe injuries and employers' liability work. His practice also covers fraud claims and injuries arising from criminal acts.
Expertise: “He is regarded as a thorough lawyer.”
Strengths: "He's very good with the witnesses and insurers as he's very down to earth, has a good analytical style and is a good advocate." "He's very pragmatic and explains things very clearly."
Chambers & Partners 2014
He is noted for his expertise in criminal injuries compensation claims, as well as RTAs, fraudulent claims, employers' liability, and general personal injury litigation. He acts for claimants and defendants.
Expertise: "He's very responsive. He's easy to contact and very good at doing the work on time." "He has the ear of the court."
Recent work: He represented Hull City Council in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a leading case on the Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992.
LLB (Hons), University of Hull
Personal Injury Bar Association (PIBA)
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