Making his inaugural speech in a virtual capacity at the Apil annual general meeting this week, he praised the ‘impressive’ speed with which personal injury lawyers have adapted to the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.
Elsby, a
consultant solicitor at Dean Wilson as well as a Court of Protection Deputy for
brain injury clients, highlighted how Apil has delivered training remotely,
collaborated with other organisations on temporary protocols, continued to
respond to consultations and to lobby government, and provided members with
updates and information.
‘It’s often
Apil’s role to put the position of the potential injury victim to the front of
policy; to clarify legal issues and, politically, to challenge some populist language,
tropes and assumptions that can creep into government documents,’ he said.
Apil, which
marks its 30th anniversary this year, has rescheduled its annual
conference from the Spring to November.
