Adam has a wealth of experience in cases of this type, having been brought into his prior role at a time where his team was embedded within a counter fraud team. As such, he been regularly instructed to settle pleadings and to appear at trial and in cases which feature issues in relating to fraud rings, causation of injury, low velocity impacts, phantom passengers and induced or staged collisions.

From 2017 onwards, Adam has developed a broad injury practice and is comfortable in dealing with matters across the full spectrum of claims, whether on the Fast Track or the Multi Track.

Adam prides himself on his drafting work and he has significant experience in settling pleadings on a wide variety of issues and valuations. Additionally, he has been regularly asked sought after for his advice on complicated cases; advice he aims to provide swiftly, but also comprehensively and clearly.

Adam also has experience of dealing with trials which involve credit hire.

Recent examples of notable cases include:

Successfully defending an NHS trust at a liability trial in a claim brought by a former employee involving permanent orthopaedic injury with a value in excess of £700,000;

Representing the Claimant at a Joint Settlement Meeting in a claim arising out of a complicated lower limb fracture and which involved claims for future accommodation and adaptations. A settlement of £950,000 was achieved.

Adam has a particular interest in Clinical Negligence and is expanding his practice into this field.

Adam acts for claimant and defendants in relation to clinical negligence matters and is regularly instructed to advise in writing as well as attend conferences with medical experts and witnesses. He has experience of cases across a wide breadth of medical fields and is comfortable in dealing with both high and lower value claims.

​Examples include:

• Cases arising out of both the delay in, and negligence performance of, surgery,  including in relation to the eyes where the effect has been significant and permanent loss of vision;
• Femoral fractures as a result of falls;
• Delayed diagnoses

Adam is also regularly instructed on behalf of the Veterinary Defence Society to defend claims made against its members in claims of veterinary negligence.

Recent examples include:

Successfully defending a claim arising out of allegedly negligent performance of eye surgery on a dog. The claim involved expert evidence on both sides in the field of canine ophthalmology and was discontinued at the outset of trial;

Successfully defending a claim at trial arising out allegedly negligent performance of, and interpretation of the results of, a biopsy carried out on a dog

Adam accepts instructions in a range of inquests, acting on behalf of a variety of clients including bereaved families and other interested persons, public bodies and corporate entities.

As an experienced practitioner, both as a solicitor and latterly as a barrister, Adam has the excellent client care skills and the expertise needed to work sensitively with bereaved clients and help them navigate this painful process.

PIBA

2:1 LLB Law – University of Leeds, LPC – Chester College of Law, Higher Rights of Audience (Civil) – BPP (Manchester) 2017