Occupiers Liability Overview

Speaker: Chris Gough - Mills & Reeve
Time: Refreshments at 12.00pm for 12.30pm start (1.30pm finish)

Mere ownership of land fails as the defining principle determining what duties are owed to people when they come on to it. The all-embracing and sometimes confusing test is one based on the question of “control”. During the course of a lunchtime lecture Chris Gough will distil the basic duties owed by those “controlling” property, the beneficiaries to whom the duty is owed, and the defences that might be available to occupier claims as well as looking at some emerging risks in this area.

Who Should Attend?
Any who works with Occupier's Liability, particularly relevant to underwriters, claims handlers and brokers alike.

Speaker Biography
Chris Gough is a litigation specialist within the insurance disputes practise at Mills & Reeve, resolving complex and high value injury and property claims, usually acting for insurers or directly for corporate clients who have a direct financial interest in their claims experience.
Chris also protects businesses and individuals facing investigation by the police or HSE, helping them avoid or minimise any regulatory sanction. He is an active member of the CII and the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, providing training and other support, particularly to the North West local insurance institutes.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this event, the delegate will be able to identify:
• an understanding of the statutory framework of OLA 1957 and OLA 1984
• definitions within the Acts and the multi-layered concept of “occupation”
• the difference between classes of visitor and implications for the level of care that needs to be taken for them
• the available defences to such claims with the help of practical examples.

Booking
To book your place or for any queries, please contact David Codling at david.codling@riig.co.uk or 07772 483302.

Venue
The Bradford Chamber is situated in Devere House, near the bottom of Vicar Lane in Little Germany where it adjoins Hall Ings. It is approximately 5 – 10 minutes walk from both the Bradford Interchange and Forster Square Stations. Parking is available on-street (payable at the parking meters) plus the car parks at the top of Little Germany and the nearby Leisure Exchange.