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Peter Freeman
Peter Freeman has specialised in civil litigation for over 25 years, having enjoyed being a Criminal advocate throughout his formative years at the Bar.
Peter undertakes virtually all types of personal injury work, with particular emphasis on high value claims, complex causation and apportionment for contributory negligence. He also undertakes clinical negligence cases and Inquests.
He also has a niche practice in accidents concerning air travel. He takes cases from Inquest through to resolution of the civil claims, for example, the helicopter crash that killed Lord Ballyedmond and three others.
Peter is renowned for his expertise in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of both sides’ cases and accurately evaluating the likely outcome of trial from an early stage. Somehow, throughout his years of practice, Peter has managed to maintain an equal balance between instructions for claimants and defendants.
From 2013 to 2019, Peter was at the forefront of the evolution of Early Neutral Evaluation with the Independent Evaluation & Facilitation Service, headed by Dame Janet Smith. He continues to serve as the Deputy Registrar for CAHA (dealing with third party claims against the railway industry).
Peter is mindful of the difficulties posed by the pandemic and the ensuing Court backlog and delays. Peter never loses sight of the fact that at the heart of these cases are real people whose lives have been shattered and who interests are better served by alternatives to litigation. Peter is fully up to speed with the Civil Justice Council’s direction on ADR and able to advise clients fully in relation to all available modalities.
Peter has been ranked as a ‘Leading Junior’ in the field of Personal Injury for each of the last 5 years.
Peter’s practice spans the entire spectrum of claims. He has seen the almost infinite different ways in which people have sustained injury and experienced the development of types of injury such as CRPS, subtle brain injury and, more recently ‘Functional Neurological Disorder’.
B v B
Representing insurer of driver under influence of drink / drugs, killed while driving very fast in company of another car. Cs were passengers who sustained life-changing injuries, inc. severe TBI. Claims pleaded at over £10 m total.
Inquest and then civil claims. C interesting liability issues: ex turpi / public policy; con neg for encouraging driving and also not wearing seatbelts, but with causation issues re the effect of seatbelts given severity of crash.
Claims defended and settled just ahead of trial for c. £2.5 million.
D v N
Representing C, who sustained serious leg injuries. Liability admitted, but D fought every aspect of the case and belatedly adduced surveillance and alleged Fundamental Dishonesty.
This is the hardest fought type of litigation at every stage.
Drafting Reply; Conferences with experts; drafting Agendas for Experts’ discussions; drafting a Final Schedule that accounts for the surveillance and C’s abilities shown thereon, while balancing the need to claim appropriate damages without trespassing into FD territory.
Interlocutory hearings and prep for trial.
K v A
Representing D. In darkness, C scooted from between parked cars into collision with Ds’ car and sustained massive TBI.
Primary liability, contributory negligence and quantum all in issue. After hard-fought interlocutory hearings and considerable Accident Recon & medico-legal evidence on both sides, the case went to an Evaluation by Andrew Lewis KC.
W v D
Representing D. C was crushed when a very large Beech tree fell and flattened her caravan, with her inside.
D accepts that their tree crushed C but denies liability.
Quantum also contested: complicated by C’s pre-existing mental health and implications for loss of earnings and care.
Clark v Cardiff Transport
Representing D. D’s bus turned right across the motorcycle’s path; motorcyclist killed. D’s driver was prosecuted for Death by Dangerous Driving.
Liability arguments re the Deceased’s speed in excess of the speed limit, drugs in his system, whether he was impaired and causation.
Contested expert evidence in the fields of Accident Recon & Toxicology.
Quantum also seriously contested.
OVU (Administratrix of the Estate of Ovu, Dec) v TfL
Instructed by D in relation to a claim arising out of a death on a TfL station. Trial of 3 preliminary issues, namely (i) was the Dec a trespasser at the time of death? (ii) was a duty of care owed by D to the Dec at time of death; and in so far as necessary (iii) what was the extent of that duty? Judgment for D; Claim dismissed.
Samwell (Dec) & Samwell V (1) Gibbons (2) Eui Insurance (3) Mib & (4) Sec Of State For Transport
Representing the Claimants. Couple disturbed burglars who, in attempting to escape, stole the couple’s car, used it as a weapon, killing the husband and injured the wife on their own driveway. Considerable legal significance: ability to claim against their own car insurance; extent of insurance cover; whether ‘private property’ as opposed to public road had to be covered, pursuant to European Law. The Deceased was young, respected nuclear engineer and quantum ran into the millions.
Millan v Cardiff CC
Gale Force winds funnelled through City Centre buildings, blew over a street sign, which struck C, a young serving soldier, a glancing blow on the head. Over time, C’s complaints varied enormously, ranging all over his body until manifesting as Chronic Pain in the foot for which C underwent below-knee amputation. Liability, causation and quantum were all contested. Claim was put at £5+ million.
X (by his litigation friend, Y) v JMH
A functioning alcoholic, crossed road while intoxicated and was struck by taxi. He sustained life-threatening injuries, brain injury and injuries to multiple anatomical, including internal injuries.
Causation was particularly complex due to C’s pre-existing health issues and alcoholism, and also C’s wife’s health issues. Numerous contested interlocutory hearings re Interim Payments, alternative accommodation, care, rehabilitation, Periodical Payments and Provisional Damages. Liability, causation and quantum were all vigorously contested. Proceedings were subject to anonymity and confidentiality order.
Cunningham (by his litigation friend) v Dickinson
Representing D, who took an incredibly proactive and pragmatic approach to injuries arising from a tragic RTA. D had admitted liability early; both parties had expert evidence in 9 specialist fields. Instructed to value quantum and negotiate a settlement to facilitate early closure of the dispute for C.
Amy Louise Sinclair v Fastsource
Liability admitted claim. Young mother sustained truly horrific, life-threatening facial and brain injuries as a result of a rock penetrating her car windscreen as she drove her young child. The claim was for multi-millions and there was contested expert evidence in 9 specialist fields.
Parker v (1) Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions (2) Canim Fruit & Veg Ltd
Consolidated claims covering two separate accidents that befell C, who had a potentially very significant medical and psycho-social history. C and both Ds produced expert evidence in the fields of orthopaedics, psychiatry, neurology and pain management. Complex causation issues required resolution.
Alexander Judd v Southend on Sea BC
C sustained life-threatening physical injuries and psychological sequelae as a result of a motorbike accident. No other vehicles were involved; C alleged the accident was caused by reason of highway defects, specifically recently re-laid surface and manhole covers. Diametrically opposed expert evidence.
Shah Rahena Begum v Arriva London South Ltd
Trial arising from a serious pedestrian v bus accident in which C ultimately lost her leg.
Gonzalez-Ramirez v First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd
Hard fought litigation resulting from failed settlement meeting. The injury was an alleged TBI with cognitive and psychological sequelae, which was denied by D. Liability / Contributory negligence was contested before David Pittaway QC. D achieved a finding which meant that C could not better the Part 36 offer that had been made at the ‘long-ago’ JSM.
Sean Green v Network Rail Infrastructure
Liability admitted claim for ankle injury, which C contended had left him ‘disabled’. Under cross-examination, C admitted that prior to the accident he was in the gym every day and, subsequent to the accident had been crowned British Powerlifting Champion.
Jacqueline Brown v Arriva London North Ltd
C sustained serious lower limb injuries when she stepped off a pavement into a marked Bus Stop as a bus was pulling up. Ultimately, C’s injuries lead to below knee transtibial amputation and significant psychological sequelae. Contested before HHJ Cotter QC, who apportioned fault. Quantum settled at a subsequent JSM.
Lord Ballyedmond v (1) Dickerson (2) Campbell (3) Bradbury (4) Haughey Air Ltd
Instructed by insurers in relation to the Inquest and subsequent fatal accident claim arising from the crash that claimed the lives of all on board a state of the art helicopter owned by Lord Ballyedmond, one of the UK’s wealthiest individuals.
Louise Lucas (Dec) & Others v (1) City & County Of Swansea (2) First Cymru (3) Others
Appearing at the numerous Inquests and civil claims relating to a catalogue of accidents that occurred in the aftermath of a major city centre re-development and new road lay-out.
Anthony Johnson (instructed by Michael Wangermann of Ashtons Legal) representing the Claimant and Peter Freeman (instructed by Lisa Collins of DWF) representing the Defendants managed to reach a compromise of numerous disputed issues culminating in a gross negotiated settlement of...
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Instructed by D in relation to a claim arising out of a death on a TfL station. Trial of 3 preliminary issues, namely (i) was the Dec a trespasser at the time of death? (ii) was a duty of care...
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Representing D, who took an incredibly proactive and pragmatic approach to injuries arising from a tragic RTA. D had admitted liability early; both parties had expert evidence in 9 specialist fields. Instructed to value quantum and negotiate a settlement to...
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Peter Freeman was instructed on this liability admitted claim. Young mother sustained truly horrific, life-threatening facial and brain injuries as a result of a rock penetrating her car windscreen as she drove her young child. The claim was for multi-millions...
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Long-running contested litigation. C, a functioning alcoholic, sustained a severe TBI and orthopaedic injuries as a result of walking into the path of a taxi during the early hours of the morning. Liability, quantum, causation, care and provisional damages were...
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C sustained life-threatening physical injuries and psychological sequelae as a result of a motorbike accident. No other vehicles were involved; C alleged the accident was caused by reason of highway defects, specifically recently re-laid surface and manhole covers. Diametrically opposed...
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Anthony Johnson (instructed by Michael Wangermann of Ashtons Legal) representing the Claimant and Peter Freeman (instructed by Lisa Collins of DWF) representing the Defendants managed to reach a compromise of numerous disputed issues culminating in a gross negotiated settlement of…
Members of TGC participated remotely in a chambers quiz hosted by Dominic Adamson KC and Peter Freeman. The evening was a huge success with over 40 participants and guests with over £1000 raised in support of Royal Trinity Hospice.
Chambers is ranked in 5 practice areas in Chambers & Partners 2019 – 33 individual barristers are ranked: Keith Morton KC Health & Safety Band 1 – ‘Has extensive experience within this field of law, exclusively acting on behalf of…
TGC continues to remain as leaders in the field in 12 practice areas with 45 rankings in the 2018 Edition of Legal 500: Health & Safety, Inquests and Inquiries, Product Liability, Administrative and Public Law (including local government), Immigration, Personal…
Thank you for choosing to instruct me in your case. I will need to collect and hold your personal information in order to represent you. I will take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information. I will do all that I reasonably can to ensure I do not infringe your rights or undermine your trust. This Privacy Notice describes the information I collect about you, how it is used and shared, and your rights regarding it.
Data Controller
I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a Data Controller for the personal data that I hold and process as a barrister. My registered address is Temple Garden Chambers, 1 Harcourt Buildings, Temple, London, EC4Y 9DA and my registration number is Z9645642 .
Data Collection
All of the information that I hold about you is provided to me or gathered solely in the course of and for the purposes of your case, proceedings or any related matter.
Lawful Basis For Processing Your Information
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires all organisations that process personal data to have a Lawful Basis for doing so. The Lawful Bases identified in the GDPR are:
Examples Of Legitimate Interests
My Lawful Basis is Legitimate Interest namely the provision of professional services to you and the proper exercise of my professional obligations and responsibilities. My Lawful Bases may also include: consent and/or performance of a contract with you or steps to enter a contract with you and/or compliance with a legal obligation. In so far as I process sensitive personal data that is necessary in relation to legal proceedings and/or obtaining legal advice and/or otherwise for establishing, exercising or defending legal rights and/or for administering justice.
I Use Your Information To
I do not use automated decision-making in the processing of your personal data.
I collect and process both personal data and special categories of personal data as defined in the GDPR. This includes:
I May Share Your Personal Data With:
Transfers To Third Countries & International Organisations
I do not transfer any personal data to third countries or international organisations.
Retention
I retain your personal data while you remain a client and for as long as in necessary for me to meet my legal and professional obligations. My Retention and Disposal Policy (copy available on request) details how long I hold data for and how I dispose of it when it no longer needs to be held.
Your Rights
The General Data Protection Regulation gives you specific rights around your personal data. For example, you have to be informed about the information I hold and what I use it for, you can ask for a copy of the personal information I hold about you, you can ask me to correct any inaccuracies with the personal data I hold, you can ask me to stop sending you direct mail, or emails, or in some circumstances ask me to stop processing your details.
Finally, if I do something irregular or improper with your personal data you can seek compensation for any distress you are caused or loss you have incurred. You can find out more information from the ICO’s website and this is the organisation that you can complain to if you are unhappy with how I dealt with you.
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