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Nicola Critchley, Partner at DWF Law, becomes Vice-President of FOIL, and will work closely with Stuart throughout the year.
Stuart has nearly 25 years of experience in motor, employer's liability and public liability litigation, with a focus on serious and complex injuries and involving claims of a technical nature and cross jurisdictional issues. Stuart succeeds Jennette Newman of Clyde and Co, who during her tenure as President faced a number of important issues including the Supreme Court’s judgment on business interruption, and the launch of the Official Injury Claim (OIC) small claims portal.
Commenting on his appointment, Stuart said: “It is an honour to take up the position of FOIL President. At a time of change and transition for the insurance industry and other sectors, there are challenges ahead but also great opportunities and I look forward to working with my colleagues to support our insurance clients and the wider industry through this change.
“My presidency will focus on consolidation and evolution rather than ‘ripping up the sheet’ and trying to do something completely new. My colleagues and predecessors in FOIL have done an excellent job of laying the groundwork and identifying the critical areas for reform. My focus will be on continuing along that path and helping to support the FOIL agenda through into 2022 and beyond.”
