What Are the Odds? Legal Insights on Loss of Chance Claims

Introduction

There have been recent developments in both Scotland and England concerning ‘loss of chance’ claims. These claims often arise in professional negligence or medical malpractice cases and hinge on the pursuer or claimant’s ability to prove that a lost opportunity—whether to recover, succeed in litigation, or secure financial gain—had measurable value.

This webinar offers a comprehensive exploration of the legal principles underpinning loss of chance claims, recent case law developments, and practical strategies for assessing and arguing such claims effectively.

You will gain valuable insights into key aspects of loss of chance litigation, including the evidentiary thresholds required to establish causation, quantifying damages, and the procedural nuances unique to these cases. Whether you are a solicitor, advocate or barrister, or a legal professional involved in delict/tort or contract law, this webinar is designed to enhance your expertise.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The key legal principles - Gain a solid grasp of the principles underpinning loss of chance claims, including their origins and application in the legal jurisdictions of the UK
• Recent caselaw - Explore recent loss of chance decisions such as Matiere SAS v ABM Precast Solutions Ltd [2025], Gough v Cannons Law Practice, [2025], and Centenary 6 Ltd v TLT LLP, [2024]
• Causation and probability - Learn the evidentiary requirements for establishing causation and the role of probability in proving the value of a lost opportunity
• Quantifying damages - Acquire practical tools and methodologies for calculating damages in loss of chance cases

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 15th December 2025

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