Paul Balen Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

Trust Mediation is the UK's only dedicated provider of specialist personal injury and clinical negligence mediatiors. As a not-for-profit organisation we provide an affordable fixed-fee service from a panel of expert mediators in personal injury and clinical negligence disputes.Why Trust Mediation?Trust Mediation panel mediators are all highly experienced personal injury and clinical negligence practitioners, whose substantial industry knowledge and expertise can help you to… Show more Trust Mediation is the UK's only dedicated provider of specialist personal injury and clinical negligence mediatiors. As a not-for-profit organisation we provide an affordable fixed-fee service from a panel of expert mediators in personal injury and clinical negligence disputes.Why Trust Mediation?Trust Mediation panel mediators are all highly experienced personal injury and clinical negligence practitioners, whose substantial industry knowledge and expertise can help you to successfully resolve your dispute without recourse to the courts.At Trust Mediation we offer tailored in-house training for claimant and defendant lawyers, enabling you to get the best results for your clients at mediation, as well as observation opportunities for newly-qualified mediators. Why Paul Balen? As a director of the Trust Mediation panel, I specialise in resolving complex personal injury and clinical negligence matters. Drawing on my wealth of experience as a litigator and medico-legal writer, and as the founding mind behind many multi-party settlement schemes in high profile clinical negligence and defective product claims, I am able to mediate a wide range of serious injury cases.At Trust Mediation I am also the appointed contracts manager responsible for liaising with NHS Resolution, for whom Trust Mediation is an authorised specialist provider of mediation services. What do others say?"Esteemed expert Paul Balen remains at the forefront of clinical negligence law, having handled the full spectrum of cases in his lengthy career". “Excellent mediator. Particularly emotive mediation handled well.”“He had a brilliant grasp of all of the issues and was able to make sensible suggestions throughout in order to facilitate settlement.”To explore whether mediation could help you or your client, call me on 07767 673200 or email me at paul.balen@trustmediation.org.uk.You can also visit www.trustmediation.org.uk to find out more. Show less

Freeths are a top 50 leading national law firm with over 840 members of staff, 13 offices across the UK and an annual turnover of over £80 million. That said, there is more to Freeths than figures. We are about doing the right thing.Every client relationship is built on the foundations of our three core values: thinking differently, building trust and delivering results.Indeed, legal work isn’t always about well-established paths. With our lawyers ranked in the Legal 500 and… Show more Freeths are a top 50 leading national law firm with over 840 members of staff, 13 offices across the UK and an annual turnover of over £80 million. That said, there is more to Freeths than figures. We are about doing the right thing.Every client relationship is built on the foundations of our three core values: thinking differently, building trust and delivering results.Indeed, legal work isn’t always about well-established paths. With our lawyers ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories for their “persistence in finding new ways and solutions to solve a case", we deliver creative solutions, tailored to suit the specific needs of each client.We provide practical and insightful advice that instils confidence in individual and corporate clients alike, producing answers rather than simply options in the context of both business and personal matters. Moreover, we will only promise what we can deliver, managing any risk and protecting our client’s best interests at all times.I have established myself as an “esteemed practitioner” in my field over the last four decades, with a particular emphasis on clinical and professional negligence, product liability and reputation protection.I have a wealth of experience in handling multi-party and class actions, and have written extensively on this and various other legal topics. I am also widely recognised for the creation and coordination of settlement schemes in various high-profile clinical negligence and medical product claims.In my role as consultant, I oversee the firm’s inquest work, often linked to fatal injury suffered as a result of negligence or a defective product or procedure. I also advise on, and supervise, complex cases involving product liability and clinical negligence.For more information call 0776 767 3200 or email paul.balen@freeths.co.uk. Show less

Throughout my professional career, I acquired extensive litigation experience in a wide range of civil and commercial cases, in particular involving medico-legal or product liability issues. I have represented clients in product liability claims in every tier of court, including the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and European Court.I also have a breadth of experience of acting for bereaved families, both at inquests and in concurrent civil proceedings, where the death of a loved… Show more Throughout my professional career, I acquired extensive litigation experience in a wide range of civil and commercial cases, in particular involving medico-legal or product liability issues. I have represented clients in product liability claims in every tier of court, including the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and European Court.I also have a breadth of experience of acting for bereaved families, both at inquests and in concurrent civil proceedings, where the death of a loved one has been caused by accident, illness or treatment, including where medical failures may have contributed to their death.Notably, my professional focus on negligent medical practices and defective products has resulted in the creation of multiple settlement schemes including recipients of the 3M hip prostheses and Trilucent breast implants; the Leicester cervical smear patients; Leicester children wrongly treated for epilepsy; and the parents of Beverley Allitt’s victims.Further, by sitting as a sub-committee member of the former National Patient Safety Agency, I have been keen to promote the implementation of safer procedures and improved practices within the NHS, ensuring that lessons are learnt from my clients’ cases so that hopefully the same mistakes do not happen again.In addition to my well-established clinical negligence and product liability practice, I also have a proven track record of successfully assisting claimants and defendants in defamation claims, involving either libel or slander, where serious damage has been caused to the reputation of an individual or organisation.Having co-qualified as a mediator in 2004, I have been able to draw on my extensive case management and litigation experience to help facilitate negotiated settlements for others in both civil and commercial claims. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Established in 1946 by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham in recognition of the services rendered by President Roosevelt during WWII, the scholarship enables young men and women of distinction and ability in either commerce or industry to visit the United States for up to three months to investigate a work-related topic of their choice.This can range from how America organises their nursing leadership, to gaining insight into the American street-wear market.The Nottinghamshire… Show more Established in 1946 by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham in recognition of the services rendered by President Roosevelt during WWII, the scholarship enables young men and women of distinction and ability in either commerce or industry to visit the United States for up to three months to investigate a work-related topic of their choice.This can range from how America organises their nursing leadership, to gaining insight into the American street-wear market.The Nottinghamshire Roosevelt Memorial Travelling Scholarship (NRMTS) provides a unique career and personal development opportunity for applicants aged between 21 and 30 living or working in the City or County of Nottingham – and no formal qualifications are required.Successful scholars will fly to New York and are encouraged to meet a member of the Roosevelt family. Extensive travel throughout the USA is also encouraged so that scholars can appreciate the climatic, social, cultural and geographic variations that the United States has to offer, not to mention developing extensive professional networks and exchanging ideas. Indeed, in the words of Franklin D Roosevelt himself: “The more you circulate on your own travels, the better citizen you become, not only of your own country but the world as a whole”.The Trustees of the NRMTS are representatives of the industries and organisations in the County, many of whom are former scholars who continue to support the work of the Trust, and are key in the selection of future scholars.As a long-standing Trustee of the Scholarship during three decades, twenty years of which were as Chairman during which time I was responsible for the overall coordination and direction of the scholarship programme. This demonstrated my commitment to the furtherance of the careers of the younger generation. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Nottingham High School is a long-standing independent day school with a well-deserved national reputation, both for its academic success and for the high standards achieved in the wide range of activities on offer.By championing the individual and encouraging intellectual curiosity, the school ensures that all pupils not only achieve outstanding examination results but they leave the school as well-rounded, confident young people, ready to play their part in tomorrow’s society… Show more Nottingham High School is a long-standing independent day school with a well-deserved national reputation, both for its academic success and for the high standards achieved in the wide range of activities on offer.By championing the individual and encouraging intellectual curiosity, the school ensures that all pupils not only achieve outstanding examination results but they leave the school as well-rounded, confident young people, ready to play their part in tomorrow’s society. The Governors’ duties at the school are to protect its assets, promote the achievement of its charitable objectives, and to ensure that it is diligently and well run. They are expected to act fairly at all times and in a manner that protects the reputation of the school.The Governors are also under a duty to exercise independent judgment with reasonable care and diligence, while bearing in mind the interests of pupils and staff, as well as those of parents and the local community.My role as Chairman of the Governors at Nottingham High School required strategic direction, clarity of vision and an in-depth understanding of the school’s ethos. I approached this role with complete impartiality and independence of mind, together with a wholesale commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. During my time as Chairman the School celebrated its 500th anniversary and I was responsible the major decision to become aco-educational school after 500 years of educating boys only.As Chairman, I was also a member of all committees of the governing bodyand demonstrated my ability to act in a wide ranging and responsible key official capacity. Show less

Founded in March 2000, Gyron provides highly resilient and energy-efficient datacentre services, supporting business critical IT applications for customers across the world.The company offers colocation on both a wholesale and retail basis, along with associated connectivity and management services, all supported by comprehensive 100% availability Service Level Guarantees.Gyron Internet Ltd currently serves a number of large corporations such as software giants Adobe and… Show more Founded in March 2000, Gyron provides highly resilient and energy-efficient datacentre services, supporting business critical IT applications for customers across the world.The company offers colocation on both a wholesale and retail basis, along with associated connectivity and management services, all supported by comprehensive 100% availability Service Level Guarantees.Gyron Internet Ltd currently serves a number of large corporations such as software giants Adobe and Symantec, and the innovative music streaming service Spotify.As Chairman of the company, from its inception through until 2012 when a majority share was acquired by NTT Communications Corporation, I was responsible for overseeing the Board of Directors, in particular ensuring the Board's effectiveness in setting and implementing the company’s direction and strategy.Within this role I was required to have an understanding of the business, its culture, people and processes, and to help it find solutions as it grew from a tiny hobby into a huge multi-million pound commercial enterprise. Whilst presiding over board meetings, I was instrumental in offering support and strength where needed, as well as maintaining effective communication with all shareholders and stakeholders. Show less

Nottingham, United Kingdom

As one of the oldest local law societies in the country, Nottinghamshire Law Society has a thriving network of over 1300 members and has been supporting the local legal profession in the City or County of Nottingham since 1875.The Society represents legal professionals within the locality, and its aim is to encourage closer contact between its members, thereby strengthening the local legal community. The membership reflects organisations across all practice areas and includes… Show more As one of the oldest local law societies in the country, Nottinghamshire Law Society has a thriving network of over 1300 members and has been supporting the local legal profession in the City or County of Nottingham since 1875.The Society represents legal professionals within the locality, and its aim is to encourage closer contact between its members, thereby strengthening the local legal community. The membership reflects organisations across all practice areas and includes many national and international law firms, as well as boutique, local and regional practices across the UK.Having a diverse membership means the Law Society regularly hosts social and networking events, as well as training courses and conferences throughout the year, providing excellent opportunities for its members to meet up.As President of the Nottinghamshire Law Society between 2005-2006, in addition to acting as Joint Secretary between 1983-1988, I have a proven track record of governance, transparency and accountability in office. Show less

Master Of Arts (Ma), 1St Class (Hons), Law, 1St Class (Hons)

Activities and Societies: President of University Law Society (1973/74)

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