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Liberty Crawford

Liberty Crawford

Francesca D'Argenio

Francesca D'Argenio

David Forster

David Forster

Call: 2018David is a specialist personal injury barrister who has a balanced practice acting for both claimants and defendants. His practice encompasses all aspects of personal injury and he is regularly instructed to advise on claims relating to RTAs, employer’s liability, highways claims, occupiers/public liability and allegations of fundamental dishonesty. He is particularly sought after by local authority and health board clients alike. David accepts fast-track and multi-track instructions and is experienced with all types of interlocutory hearings, regularly being instructed to attend CCMCs. He is often praised for his calm and collected manor and effective client handling skills.Notable cases:X (a Minor) v MPL Home & Senza Group LtdDavid appeared for the defendant, successfully arguing that a defective product claim fell within the ambit of the public liability protocol. As a result, the claimant’s costs were limited to the fixed costs prescribed within that protocol.Harvey-Becket v Monmouthshire County CouncilDavid represented the defendant local authority in a successful appeal against a finding that it had breached its duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 after a visitor fell into a pothole in a public car park. He successfully argued that the court at first instance had misdirected itself and failed to properly assess dangerousness in accordance with Dean & Chapter of Rochester Cathedral v Leonard Debell [2016] EWCA Civ 1094 (CA), thereby placing too onerous a burden on the authority.Obbard v Oxfordshire County CouncilDavid secured judgment in excess of £30,000 for a cyclist who was injured when the front wheel of his bicycle became wedged in a crack in the highway.David also worked closely with his pupil supervisor (at the time) Matthew White on the leading Highways authority case in Barlow v Wigan Council [2019] EWHC 1546 (QB).David has delivered seminars, webinars and podcasts on the following subjects:Highways claims on the fast trackDrafting Schedules of LossFundamental dishonestyQualified one-way costs shifting, including the recent update to CPR 44.14Part 36 offers podcast 
Michael Rivelin

Michael Rivelin

Laura Rowe

Laura Rowe