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CPD: From Collapse To Cleanup Presentation
Hawkins are delighted to invite our clients to our CPD and networking reception at The Merchant Hotel in Belfast.
Guests are invited to join us from 4:30 pm for a 5.00 pm start. We will commence with a CILA accredited CPD presentation followed by a networking reception with drinks and canapes.
Join Hawkins experts as they investigate a major and complex loss event, involving a racking collapse in a commercial warehouse triggering a chain of consequences, including the risk of contamination from hazardous substances, and a personal injury claim.
The presentation will feature a structural engineer, an expert in chemical hazards and contamination risks, personal injury considerations, and an assessment of the quantum of loss relating to the reconstruction works.
There will also be an opportunity for guests to examine exhibits from casework. Our VR headset will showcase 3D models from fires, RTCs (road traffic collisions) and other incidents. Guests will also be able to view drone footage, providing a unique bird’s-eye view of scenes from Hawkins casework.
Register here or use the button below.
We look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Thursday 3rd September, 2026
Venue:
The Merchant Hotel, Belfast
16 Skipper Street
Belfast
BT1 2DZ
Meet The Presenters
The panel will present their findings to help determine potential liability exposures and the apportionment of responsibility across the various incidents.
Christabel Evans will share her experience in material failures, covering the process from initial instruction through scene examination and root-cause analysis.
Ellie Hurley, who specialises in personal injury claims, will discuss the slip incident that arose as a result of the racking collapse.
Dr Mehul Jesani, our chemicals expert, will explain the procedures involved in managing a chemical spill and the safe remediation of the affected area.
Nigel Jackson, our Quantum Expert, will assess the losses associated with the reconstruction and remedial works following the collapse.
John Gallen, Loss Adjuster at Crawfords, will join the panel to provide his perspective on the incident and explain how he collaborates with Hawkins’ experts to bring complex claims to a successful conclusion.
