Peter Harthan can be instructed through Chambers at 7 Harrington Street in Liverpool.
Peter takes instructions either on a referral basis or directly from the public.
To instruct Peter contact his clerk, Neil McHugh, on 0151 242 0707.
Peter Harthan is an experienced and proficient advocate practising across all areas of personal injury work. He takes a mixture of Multi-Track and Fast Track work particularly in relation to
Clinical Negligence
With particular interest in claims concerning negligent treatment for Gender Dysphoria in young and / or vulnerable patients
Personal Injury
Coroner’s Inquests, particularly in respect of Industrial Disease
Fatal Accidents
Serious Orthopaedic and Spinal Injury
Brain Injury
Clinical Negligence
Employer’s Liability, including industrial disease and exposure to hazardous substances
Road Traffic Cases, including the more specialist areas of fraud, low velocity impacts and credit hire
Public Liability Claims
Occupier’s Liability
Product Liability
Peter regularly takes instruction in high value (>£100k) cases and has acted in
A brain injury caused by negligent exposure to Carbon Monoxide poisoning leading to life changing symptoms
A fairground accident ride malfunction causing multiple injuries.
Partial loss of a foot following a Fork Lift Truck injury
Poisoning by exposure to hazardous chemicals in cleaning product production.
Fracture of multiple vertebrae and permanent restriction of movement caused by fall from height.
Crushing of forearm in an industrial presser causing lifelong disability
Employment
Peter has a growing practice in Employment Law and takes instructions for both Claimants and Respondents appearing both in the EAT and providing written advices.
Legal Qualifications
Manchester Metropolitan University: BVC (Very Competent) 2007
Kalisher Scholarship award from the Kalisher Trust 2007
Education
Oxford University (Lady Margaret Hall) – Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) 2:1
Manchester Grammar School, A Level Maths, English and British Government & Politics all Grade ‘A’
St Chad’s Primary School, Uppermill, Oldham
Social Interests
Liverpool Barristers Cricket Team
Liverpool Ramblers Football Club
Chess
Further Information
Before entering legal profession, taught English in Shaoxing, China
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