Speakers
Phil Farrar
Session
It is eight years since the Risk Based Approach (RBA) was first introduced into the management of our highways infrastructure and this session will look at developments in 2025. Paul and Phil will cover updates on claims defensibility, claims statistics and repudiation rates, along with some practical RBA tips. They will finish with thoughts on electric vehicles and the challenges posed for highway authorities.
Paul is a Partner who specialises in acting for public bodies. His clients include local authorities and emergency services. He undertakes a range of multi-disciplinary work including the defence of civil proceedings, public inquiries and coronial matters.
Notable cases include representing Greater Manchester Combined Authority, including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, a core participant, as their designated legal representative in the Public Inquiry into the Manchester Arena Terror Attack.
He is renowned for handling sensitive and challenging cases, which often include claims of significant value. A further example of Paul’s work is the successful defence of a claim for £25 million brought by four claimants for misfeasance and malicious prosecution.