Masters of Law (LLM) (Distinction) 2011

Masters of Research (MRes) (Merit) 2016

Civil Law

Inquests:

Mr Cousins has extensive experience in inquest work and brings to this area his experience of sitting as an Assistant Coroner. He has advised and represented clients in the healthcare and care home sectors, as well as employers and drivers following fatal accidents in the workplace and road traffic collisions. Some of these inquests have been reported in the regional and national media. Mr Cousins is used to working as part of a team and advising on the impact of a Coroner’s findings and what further action may arise following an inquest.

Personal injury:

Mr Cousins has a wide experience of personal injury work ranging from fast track claims up to and including multi million pound cross border actions. He has a particular speciality in issues relating to the compensation recovery unit, its impact upon settlement offers and the recovery of benefits paid by the compensator. In this regard he has appeared on numerous occasions before the First Tier Tribunal (Social Entitlement Chamber) in relation to appeals concerning certificates of recoverable benefits.

The Honourable Society of Middle Temple

Coroners Society of England and Wales

Member of the Personal Injuries Bar Association

Member of the Northern Circuit

Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

A Practical Guide to the Compensation Recovery Unit and NHS Charges in Personal Injury Claims in England & Wales (published by Law Brief Publishing Ltd).

Neil McHugh at Neil.McHugh@7HS.co.uk

Or alternatively email Clerks@7HS.co.uk

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