Lunchtime Lecture: The London Riots - An 1886 Statute grappling with a 21st century problem

Caroline specialises in property damage litigation, both claimant and defendant, and frequently pairs defending the claim brought against an insured with a recovery from their subcontractor or another culpable party. Her experience covers the breadth of property damage claims and she has a niche specialism handling utility damage claims. Caroline has a good understanding of the technical aspects of the utilities industry, as well as the very specific law applicable to such claims and she uses that knowledge to work towards common sense, practical solutions to any dispute. Caroline is a popular and engaging speaker on the hot topics in this area of law.

To compliment this Caroline also pursues fraudsters in "white collar" commercial fraud claims, from recovering a few thousands of pounds from a repairer who submitted multiple fraudulent invoices to an insure, to pursuing millions paid by a rogue employee to friends and associates, and she has particular skill in obtaining fast injunctive relief and tracing the proceeds of the fraud.

What happens when a 19th century act meets a 21st century riot? The landmark case of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co (Europe) Ltd v Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime [2016] UKSC 18examing the compensation payable by the local police authority after a riot and its journey through to the Supreme Court threw the operation of the Riot (Damages) Act 1886 Act into sharp focus and prompted a much needed overhaul of the statute books. With the Supreme Court's judgment having been handed down on 20 April, and the new Riot Compensation Act 2016 expected to be brought to life in September, this is a hot topic both for insurers who paid out to policyholders for damage caused during the 2011 riots and for the market in general looking forward.

By attending this lecture, delegates will obtain an overview of:

* The history and provisions of the 1886 Riot (Compensation) Act

* The decision of the Court of Appeal in Mitsui

*The recent Supreme Court ruling

*Policy decisions and the new Riot Compensation Act 2016

*The practical impact of the current and future law

Time: 12.30pm Buffet lunch; 1pm Lecture

Venue: BLM Law, 63 Temple Row, Birmingham.

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