Understanding Fundamental Dishonesty

Webinar

15 Apr 2025

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Exaggerated claims undermine the integrity of the legal system. This seminar offers expert witnesses a practical guide to understanding and addressing fundamental dishonesty in clinical negligence cases.

This webinar is aimed at new and practicing expert witnesses. 

Section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 introduced the concept of fundamental dishonesty to deter such claims. This session will delve into the complexities of these cases, where claimants with genuine injuries significantly exaggerate their disabilities.

What you will learn:

  • A concise overview of the legal framework surrounding fundamental dishonesty.
  • The evidence required for a successful plea of fundamental dishonesty.
  • Effective intelligence gathering techniques, including real-world examples.
  • Case studies illustrating the impact of these cases on all parties involved.
  • Practical tips for report preparation to help identify and prevent fundamental dishonesty.

This webinar is invaluable for both claimant and defendant expert witnesses, seeking to uphold the integrity of the claims process. Hear from Chole Davies, Legal Director and Luke Knowles, Senior Associate at Clyde & Co to learn how you can play a crucial role in eradicating fundamental dishonesty from clinical negligence claims.

Chloe Davies

Having read Law at the University of Leeds, Chloe completed her LPC at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. From there, she trained at RadcliffesLeBrasseur, London, where she developed her interest for Defendant Clinical Negligence work. After a brief hiatus on qualification, working at Eversheds LLP, she moved to Hempsons (Harrogate) and then DAC Beachcroft (Leeds), before commencing her current role as a Legal Director at Clyde and Co (Manchester).

Chloe’s practice focuses predominantly on the highest value, most complex clinical negligence claims. She is also the lead for cases involving fundamental dishonesty and committal proceedings, with significant experience in this area. Chloe is currently involved in a very high-profile group action and is routinely asked to deal with cases of the highest value, and which are technically complex. Chloe regularly delivers training and seminars on all aspects of clinical negligence cases and is responsible for training and developing junior members of the team.

 

Luke Knowles

Luke is a Senior Associate at Clyde and Co who specialises in clinical negligence claims. He acts for NHS Trusts and for clinicians acting in a private capacity. His work spans across a number of different specialities and areas of medical practice and a wide range of values. He acted for Barking in successfully defending a £1.2 million (pleaded) claim relating to chronic pain following an extravasation injury. He regularly instructs experts in different fields to prepare reports for the court and in respect of conferences.

CPD 1.5 hour

Members £35 / Non-members £50

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