The Agenda
Leading by Example Conference 2026
08:45-09:30 - Registration

9:30 – Mike Williams, Chief Medical Officer - Welcome

9:45 – Legal and Industry Update – Jennifer Dougal, Managing Director, Premex Services
An update from our Managing Director on the state of the industry and how current and proposed changes may affect your medicolegal practice.

10:15 – Ian Curtis-Nye, Lyons Davidson
Guidance and critique from a leading personal injury legal expert as we follow your medical report through the legal pathway. Learn what solicitors and the legal system need from you and your report, and how to avoid unnecessary work and criticism.
11:00-11:30 - Coffee/networking

11:30 – Mr Jonathan Hobson – Consultant ENT Surgeon – ENT effects of whiplash and RTAs
Why is my head spinning and my ears ringing? Opinion on various types of symptoms relating to RTA and personal injuries. When and when not to consider referral? Outcomes and Treatment

12:00 – Mr Nikhil Shah, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Preparing and presenting complex medical reports in the legal setting - Pitfalls of straying into areas out of your expertise - Preparation for and dealing with joint expert meetings
12:45 – 13:30 - Lunch/networking


13:30 – Craig Arnold & Ana Barbir – Forensic Crash Investigations
Vehicle Data and Injury Causation: How crash data recorders can assist personal injury and fraud cases

14:15 – Gerard Mcdermott, KC – Report writing essentials and Case Law

15:00 – Phin Robinson – Physiotherapist – Rehabilitation Done Right
Timing, Quality and Outcomes in modern medico-legal care
15:30 - Q&A with the panel
16:00 - Depart
