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The Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) is the professional membership organisation representing those engaged in the defence of insurance-related claims. Our members act for insurers, self-insured companies and all authorities in the public and private sectors.
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The Voice – August 2026
FOIL Ireland Event – Lay Litigants
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Join us for an insightful online session led by Michael Peart, who will be exploring the increasingly important topic of Lay Litigants and the practical challenges they present in today’s litigation landscape. Michael brings a wealth of experience and a clear, engaging approach to a subject that continues to grow in relevance for practitioners across the sector.
Details / RegisterConflict Management in Retail & Hospitality: Prevention, Resolution and Learning
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Retail and hospitality environments continue to face rising levels of customer conflict, driven by behavioural change, technology use, and increasing pressure on frontline staff. This event brings together specialists from across the sector to explore practical, real‑world approaches to managing conflict before, during and after incidents occur that can lead to increased employers liability and public liability exposures in the sector.
This event will examine:
- Preventing conflict through effective communication, staff training and organisational culture
- Resolving conflict using structured techniques, mediation principles and alternative pathways that avoid escalation
- Learning from conflict to strengthen policies, improve customer experience and reduce repeat incidents
Details of speakers will follow in due course
Details / RegisterThe Insurance Law Career Journey: Real Stories, Real Advice
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The Insurance Law Career Journey: Real Stories, Real Advice
39 Essex Chambers, 81 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1DD
Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Time: 2:00pm
This event will be a supportive, insight‑rich session designed to empower early‑career lawyers as they shape their futures in insurance law.
Drawing on the experiences of practitioners who have walked the path, this event offers candid, practical guidance rarely shared in formal settings.
This will be a conversational, honest discussion rather than a series of presentations with a format below:
- Panel Discussion – (Details of our panel members will follow soon)
- Audience Q&A
- Opportunity to speak to the panel after the discussion
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FOIL Ireland Event – Renewal Failures and the Real Value of Lost Claims
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Recent case law has made one point unmistakably clear: solicitor error in renewing summonses will no longer be excused. As renewal failures increasingly give rise to claims against defaulting solicitors, a difficult question follows — what is the true value of the lost litigation opportunity, especially where the underlying claim was weak or even hopeless?
This session explores the emerging case law on renewal of summonses, the growing exposure for defaulting, and the challenge of valuing subsequent claims when the original action had limited prospects. We’ll examine how courts are approaching these issues, what insurers and practitioners should expect, and how to assess quantum when the defaulting solicitor becomes the defendant instead of the original tortfeasor.
A practical, timely update for anyone handling professional indemnity, litigation risk, or solicitor‑related claims.
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FOIL President’s Conference 2026
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FOIL Event – Law Commission Consultation on Product Liability
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FOIL & The Academy of Experts – Navigating the Expert Witness Arena
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This joint event is aimed at existing experts and professionals from any discipline who are considering becoming expert witnesses. Delegates will hear from a Presiding High Court Judge on judicial expectations and the duties of expert witnesses to the court. Professor Don McQuillan will then address the practical aspects of expert witness work, including relationships with instructing lawyers, terms and conditions, adding value and good business practices. The event will conclude with a panel discussion offering both legal professional and expert witness perspectives on the roles of lawyers and experts in litigation. There will also be opportunities for discussion and networking.
This event will give delegates practical insight into what courts and instructing lawyers expect from expert witnesses, with guidance on duties to the court, working effectively with legal teams, setting clear terms of engagement and using AI appropriately in expert work.
Details / Register1st October 2026
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24th September 2026
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22nd September 2026
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25th September 2026
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22nd September 2026
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22nd September 2026
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Beyond the Touchline: Navigating Liability in a Bigger, Faster Sports World
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17th September 2026
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27th August 2026
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