The Civil Law Podcast
The Civil Law Podcast is presented by the Civil Team at Pump Court Chambers. It offers regular discussions on a range of topics relevant to civil law practice and procedure. Episodes may feature legal updates, case analysis, and commentary from barristers and guests. The podcast is aimed at legal professionals and others interested in civil law developments.
Episodes
The Civil Law Podcast - Beyond the Positive Test: WADA 2027 and the future of anti-doping law
In the latest episode of the Civil Law podcast, Louisa Simpson and Christopher Veal are joined by Sam Comb of Morgan Sports Law to discuss ‘Beyond the Positive Test: WADA 2027 and the future of anti-doping law’. This episode will explore the upcoming 2027 World Anti-Doping Code and what this will involve for athletes and legal professionals. The speakers will then discuss the future of anti-doping
Personal Injury & Negligence in Sports
In this episode of The Civil Law Podcast from Pump Court Chambers, host Louisa Simpson speaks with special guests Eoghan Kelly (DWF Law) and Adam Gadd (Pump Court) on all things Sports Injuries. Together the speakers discuss recent developments in Sports Personal Injury, in particular through the lens of four recent cases:Tylicki v Gibbons [2021] EWHC 3470 (QB);Fulham Football Club v Jones [2022]
Insights from the EAT - Kaler v Insights ESC Limited [2024] EAT 195
In this episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Louisa Simpson interviews Pump Court’s Head of Employment & Discrimination, Heather Platt, about her successful EAT case, Kaler v Insights ESC Limited [2024] EAT 195. Heather gives invaluable insight into disability status by reason of conditions of neurodiversity; s.15 claims and emotional dysregulation as “something arising in consequence o
‘What a Relief’ - How to succeed on CPR 3.9 Applications for Relief from Sanctions
Tim Salisbury is joined by Henry Hawkesworth in a new episode of the Pump Court Civil Law Podcast to discuss applications for relief from sanctions under CPR r.3.9. Henry and Tim consider the nature and application of sanctions, before offering practical advice about when applications should be made, what those applications must (or should) contain under the rules and caselaw and also offer t
Case strategy in professional regulation for healthcare professionals
In this Episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Pump Court’s Louisa Simpson speaks with Emma Davies of Everys Solicitors about all things tactics & strategy for best outcomes, against the backdrop of professional regulation in the Healthcare sphere.Emma is an associate at Everys, prior to which she worked for 13 years at a large nursing union representing and assisting nurses in respect of Fitness t
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
In this episode of the Civil Law Podcast, Louisa Simpson speaks with Kira Mountain, specialist Employment Solicitor at Trethowans, about neurodiversity in the workplace. A fitting topic, as 17-23 March 2025 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Kira and Louisa discuss some of the different conditions falling under the umbrella term ‘neurodiversity’; how and when these might meet the definition of a
Litigation in a foreign language
Tim Salisbury is joined in this episode by Oliver Foy to discuss the practical and procedural issues facing litigants, legal representatives and the court in cases involving litigants who are speakers of other languages. They discuss the law and relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and also the practical steps a party’s legal representatives, both solicitors and counsel, can
Compulsory ADR in Civil Disputes?
Host Timothy Salisbury is joined by Antonia Ford to discuss mediation in the context of civil litigation. They also discuss the recent case of James Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 in which the Court of Appeal confirmed that the civil courts have the power to stay proceedings and require the parties to consider undertaking a form of alternative dispute r
Personal Injury and Injury to Feelings in the Employment Tribunal
This Episode, Louisa Simpson speaks with Pump Court’s Emma Sole about all things Personal Injury in the Employment Tribunal. Topics include in what circumstances one might consider seeking damages for PI in the ET (and not the civil courts), the cross-over with Injury to Feelings awards, medical evidence, directions and case management. Whilst this podcast is intended as a helpful guide, with
Disclosure in inquests
This episode, Timothy Salisbury speaks to Pump Court’s Shona Love about disclosure in inquests, including how coroners approach sensitive and classified material. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Relying on the findings of other bodies in professional regulatory proceedings
One of our three regular hosts, Louisa Simpson, speaks with Pump Court’s Tim Akers about evidence in professional regulatory proceedings – in particular relying on the findings of other bodies: if and when it is admissible, and if so for what purposes. To get in touch with us, for any feedback, queries or suggestions of topics you would like to hear covered in future episodes, please email us at:
Pump Court Chambers Civil Law Podcast - Season 1 Episode 1
Introducing The Civil Law Podcast from Pump Court Chambers, a new podcast covering topics of interest from across the civil jurisdiction.In this first episode, the regular hosts, Timothy Salisbury, Louisa Simpson, and Chris Stead, discuss three significant recent cases in the civil law sphere:Majid Ali v HSF Logistics Polska SP Zoo [2023] EWHC 2159 (KB) – on illegality defences in credit hire clai
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