Alex Brown

Head of Personal Injury & Medical Negligence at Dean Wilson LLP - @chambersguides "Up and Coming" Partner 2022, Star Associate 2019. Musings my own

[MTSP @MTSP_Service]

MTSP is proud to work alongside Citizens Advice in our hospitals to provide our patients and families with important advice and guidance as they go through what can be a difficult and confusing time.

#citizensadvice #majortrauma #NHS

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

As someone who represents mothers struggling post birth of their child, I see this only too acutely. Thankfully some of my client's can access treatment privately via their claim but the irony being it is funded by the NHS and costing more longer term.

https://t.co/RGJjDucgE0

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

This was my Glastonbury highlight - https://t.co/vcH8lN8ErS

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

Those in the SCI community hopefully are already aware but if not @spinalinjuries are running a free prize draw for those with an SCI to win equipment and experiences as part of #EverydayMountains - more info at https://t.co/eUy9HrAwOB

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@JohnHyde1982 @itsdavegreen We have had a judge turn down a request for remote hearing despite Counsel being unable to travel. Thankfully they opted to adjourn rather than proceed but still makes no sense, especially as it was just an approval hearing.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

A maddening case where the NHS & those advising them cost themselves tens of thousands by not engaging early in proper settlement discussions. Thank you to Perrin Gibbons of @DekaChambers for her assistance too!
https://t.co/Ehvxndo7Tk

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

A rewarding settlement for good people in this case. Thanks also to Cyrus Katrak of @DekaChambers for his help nailing down quantum which was trickier than at first blush.

https://t.co/RawtkbgCcM

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@LoisAlexnorth That level of disparity in PI is mind blowing. Is this something Chambers should be looking at internally and reporting to members? I personally don't see disparity in the fees being charge to sols, unless I am being naïve.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

This is a huge moment for all contact sports. This means that sporting bodies will need to do all they can to minimise the risk of CTE in their sports and failure to do so will likely lead to complex ramifications. https://t.co/ldv0Acg0Mm

[The Secret Barrister 🦋 @BarristerSecret]

This is an important point.

The offer that @DominicRaab falsely said was “unlawful” and “technically impossible” was made without fuss by his successor @BrandonLewis.

Raab chose to bring the system to a halt out of spite and vanity. The worst Lord Chancellor of modern times.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@JohnHyde1982 In turn criticising the Tory government of her formative years. In keeping with her current criticism of the last 12 years I guess.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@Stayathomemum6 Panic! At The Conference

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@ColinHindmarsh @fduffy123 @MAMBarLife @BarristerSecret @TheCriminalBar Not sure blaming a judge for the interpretation of legislation drafted by government is quite the point at play here. I have no view on whether the ruling was right or wrong but doesn't seem to merit knocking the justice system on the head in defeat.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@s_charlene @swanage123 @MissWimpey @statingfact I don’t disagree, but establishing the nuance is difficult when it’s either misunderstood or misleading. Besides telling people they are wrong never helps change minds, no matter how frustrating it can be.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@s_charlene @swanage123 @MissWimpey @statingfact I think there is probably confusion between the chambers doing other types of work which aren’t legal aid and aren’t criminal.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@swanage123 @MissWimpey @statingfact The only criminal barrister to do legal aid work in his chambers? There are around 2,400 barristers at the criminal bar and I would be pretty certain “most” of them do legal aid work. Legal aid is very limited in areas outside of criminal law.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@ClimateFirst2 @cherryivyorson @KayBurley @TheCriminalBar 12.5k is roughly take home pay after travel, expenses and deductions for junior barristers 0-2 years qualified who do criminal legal aid work. I am not 100% certain but I don’t believe barristers are allowed to set up limited companies (but I could be wrong on that point)

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@Hirst6Mike It may not work Mike, but at the end of it all, we will either have a system that works or will no longer exist. I know which I would prefer.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@Hirst6Mike I would say a government refusing to address the funding of your industry probably meets the criteria of an industrial dispute. Especially when the government are the only paymaster for legal aid and are ignoring their own recommendations.

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@Hirst6Mike https://t.co/tDz0idTNyH

[Alex Brown @SpinalInjurySol]

@Hirst6Mike Hi Mike, it is not a request for a pay rise, it is a request for extra funding into the legal aid system. This follows from an independent report commissioned by the government. Obviously this would lead to a pay rise to some extent but please read the report.