Gavin Renwick Email & Phone Number

SRA-Regulated Freelance Solicitor-Advocate. Practice Areas:- Construction Law: Specialising in Residential Construction Disputes. - Occupational Health, Clinical Negligence, Industrial Disease and Personal Injury.- Debt Disputes.- Employment.

London, England, United Kingdom

Catastrophic & Serious Personal Injury.

London, United Kingdom

3 month course in trading & financial market analysis accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance.

London, United Kingdom

Clinical Negligence (FTC)Inherited a case load of 67 files consisting of claims arising from dental and cosmetic accidents, traumatic pregnancies, birth defects, delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis and surgical errors.

London, United Kingdom

Clinical Negligence, Industrial Disease & Personal Injury. Clinical Negligence: Instructed to act on behalf of claimants against NHS hospitals, private dentists and GPs whom were alleged to have failed to correctly diagnose, treat or have caused psychiatric damage.Industrial Disease: Instructed to act on behalf of claimants against the HM Forces, public bodies and companies in claims rising from; mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural thickening, lung cancer, COPD, hand-arm vibration syndrome, noise-induced hearing loss and injuries caused by exposure to substances hazardous to health.Personal Injury: Settle Statements of Case, advise on liability & quantum and undertake hearings for the PI department in a variety of claims concerning Employers, Public and Occupiers liability.

London, United Kingdom

Industrial Disease Department.Instructed to act on behalf of claimants suffering from asbestos related diseases, Silicosis, Sarcoidosis, Cumulative Back Injuries, Arthritis, COPD, Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Repetitive Strain Injuries, injuries in connection to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Occupational Stress & Anxiety claims.

Manchester

Cat PI & Occupational Disease Department.Instructed to defend against a variety of fast and multi-track Industrial Disease and EL/PL claims. I worked independently with limited supervision responsibility for junior members of the team and was directly responsible to a Senior Partner.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Complex Occupational Disease Department.Instructed to act on behalf of claimants suffering from asbestosis, pleural thickening, COPD, silicosis, hand-arm vibration syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, work related upper limb disorders and those arising from exposure to substances hazardous to health.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Occupational Disease Department.Instructed to act on behalf of claimants suffering from noise-induced hearing loss. My team and I dealt with matters when breach, causation and limitation were contested.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Insurance Fraud DepartmentInstructed to investigate and defend against legal actions suspected of arising from fraudulent allegations.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Insurance Fraud DepartmentInstructed to investigate and defend against legal actions suspected of arising from fraudulent allegations.

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Construction Law: Contentious Department− Supervised by a Senior Partner.− Department represented architects, main contractors & sub-contractors.− Gained litigation experience in both a Claimant & Defendant capacity.− Assisted with alternative dispute resolution: adjudication, negotiation, mediation and arbitration.− Prepared letters of Instruction to Experts.− Undertook disclosure exercises preparing joint bundles of documents for adjudication hearings.− Attended interviews with Clients gaining experience in providing face-to- face legal advise. Construction Law: Non-Contentious. − Advised on industry contracts such as the JCT and NEC.− Prepared letters of advice to clients on collateral warranties, terms & conditions, letters of intent, novation agreements and the release of retention monies.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Catastrophic Injury Department Assisted a Senior Partner with two such cases arising from spinal and psychological injuries. Interviewed Witnesses and drafted witness statements Reviewed plans and photographs of the accident locus.Undertook legal research into the law of mobility scooters after an accident involved a senior paralysing another.Prepared advice on liability, quantum and mitigation.Multi & Fast-Track EL/PL ClaimsRepresented Local Authorities and a Self-Insured Supermarket Chain in litigation arising from Employer and Public Liability Claims.Had conduct of approximately 30 – 50 Multi-Track files under the oversight of an Associate Solicitor. Drafted Defences and completed court Documentation. Regularly interviewed Witnesses assessing their strengths and credibility thereafter drafting their Witness Statements. Prepared advices to clients on liability, quantum and mitigation. Attended client meetings together with Counsel. Participating in strategy discussions that would concern the utilisation of Expert Evidence, the granting of interim payments and the wording of questions pursuant to Part 18 and Part 35 of the CPR.Undertook a site inspection assessing suitability of equipment. Pre-Litigation DepartmentHandled an insurer’s pre-litigation case load consisting of claims arising from Employers’, Product and Occupiers’ Liability. Effectively assessed Quantum using JSB Guidelines and Case Law Determined liability with various authorities such as Kemp, Munkman and Redgrave.Developed professional communication skills in corresponding with insurance brokers and policyholders.