The APIL Abuse Conference 2026, organized by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) in partnership with the Association of Child Abuse Lawyers (ACAL), is a premier event dedicated to professionals handling abuse and safeguarding claims. Scheduled for Friday, 19 June 2026, the conference will take place at the Marriott Marble Arch Hotel in London, offering both in-person and virtual attendance options.
The conference will feature expert-led sessions covering a range of critical topics, including law reform and inquiries, practical tips for bringing cases against abusers in person, fixed recoverable costs, the impact of abuse on education, and online and image-based abuse. A comprehensive legal update will also be provided to ensure attendees are informed of the latest developments in abuse law.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful networking with peers specializing in abuse and safeguarding claims. The event will also include a keynote address from esteemed practitioners Antoine Camus and Stéphane Babonneau of Gisele Pellicot lawyers, as well as presentations from leading experts such as Dr. Irene Broadley-Westerduin, Nina Ross, and Justin Levinson.
This conference is essential for legal professionals specializing in abuse law, offering authoritative insights, practical guidance, and the latest legal updates to enhance their practice and support the effective handling of complex abuse cases.
Speakers(12)
Abigail Hickson
Senior Associate Solicitor at Bolt Burdon Kemp
Abbie is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the abuse team at Bolt Burdon Kemp. Abbie specialises in representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse in claims for compensation against numerous Defendants, including the abuser themselves, the Scout Association, religious organisations, schools and local authorities. Abbie also represents adults who have suffered sexual abuse and criminal assaults in claims for compensation. Abbie is a hugely experienced solicitor having represented Claimants in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Abbie is passionate about campaigning on behalf of survivors and has a particular reputation for exposing the extent of childhood sexual abuse within the Scout Association. She regularly comments in the press and appears on television and radio in relation to abuse law.
Antoine Camus
Lawyer at Gisele Pellicot
Dr Irene Broadley-Westerduin
Chartered and Educational Psychologist
John McQuater
APIL Executive Committee Member at Switalskis Solicitors
Justin Levinson
Barrister at 1 Crown Office Row
Kim Harrison
APIL Past President at Slater + Gordon Lawyers
Malcolm Johnson
Solicitor at Lime Solicitors
Nina Ross
Barrister at 12KBW
Richard Scorer
Solicitor at Slater + Gordon Lawyers
Richard Sweetman
Joint Abuse SIG Coordinator at Irwin Mitchell LLP
Sam Edwards
Costs Lawyer at Bolt Burdon Kemp
Ste9phane Babonneau
Lawyer at Gisele Pellicot
A graduate of Sciences Po Paris and Paris II Panthe9on-Assas University, Ste9phane practices general criminal law and white-collar crime. His practice also encompasses international criminal law, requiring him to work daily in French, English, and Spanish. Ste9phane appears several times a year before the Assize Courts and departmental Criminal Courts, representing both defence and civil parties, and has extensive experience gained through handling dozens of criminal cases over fifteen years of practice, sometimes in high-profile media situations. Ste9phane joined the Paris Bar in 2008.
Event Details
- Date
- June 19, 2026
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Marriott Marble Arch Hotel
- Pricing
- From £360 + VAT
- Audience
- Legal professionals specializing in abuse and safeguarding claims
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